What is the impact of GST on hunger in India
Only some people benefiting from 'system', others paying GST and dying of hunger: Rahul Gandhi
- GST (Goods and Services Tax) is an indirect tax reform implemented in India in July 2017.
- One of the main objectives of GST was to simplify the tax structure and create a unified market for the country.
- It aimed to reduce the complexity of multiple indirect taxes and bring transparency in the system.
- However, there have been debates regarding the impact of GST on hunger in India.
- Some argue that GST has led to higher prices of essential goods, affecting the poor and marginalized sections of society.
- This price rise, coupled with inadequate income levels and job losses, has exacerbated the problem of hunger among vulnerable populations.
- The implementation of GST has also resulted in disruptions in the agricultural sector, affecting farmers and further contributing to food insecurity.
- However, it is essential to note that GST was not primarily aimed at addressing hunger-related issues, but rather to reform the tax structure.
- Alleviating hunger in India requires a comprehensive approach involving economic and social measures beyond the scope of a single tax reform.
- Efforts should be made to ensure that the benefits of economic reforms like GST reach the most vulnerable sections of the society.
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