'kosh moolo dandah' Still Relevant - FM
ADDRESSING the concluding session of the celebration of 150 years of Income Tax, the Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said that the ancient dictum, ‘Kosh Mul Danda' continues to be as relevant today as it was thousands of years back. This dictum in Kautilya's 'Arthashstra' means treasury is the root of administration.
The Finance Minister said: At one level, tax collection is a painful and a difficult task, as it requires people to part with their hard-earned incomes. This task could become more acceptable and participatory if the taxpayer knows that his contributions are being constructively used in the task of nation building. Through the film and the artworks, we have tried to remind people that their tax contributions go a long way in bringing a smile on the faces of many people, who otherwise would languish in poverty. At the same time, it helps in creating the opportunities for them to grow and improve their well-being.