GST Overhaul a "Diwali Gift for Green India," Hails Bhupender Yadav



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Union Minister Bhupender Yadav has praised the government's recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, calling them a "Diwali gift for Green India." These changes aim to support India's climate strategy by making renewable energy more viable, improving waste management, and reducing emissions. The reforms include reduced GST on solar and wind energy components, effluent treatment services, and biodegradable bags, alongside lower taxes on passenger buses and commercial goods vehicles.

Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav hails Next Gen GST Reforms and terms them as, "GST Reforms for a Green India" Rationalization in Tax Rates to give boost to India's Climate Strategy by aiding Waste Management, Lowering Emissions and Protecting Ecosystems, while maintaining Fiscal Balance The Government of India brought about pathbreaking reforms in the existing Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure on 3rd September 2025. The step would bring a long expected relief to the common man and m
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Union Minister Bhupender Yadav hailed the new GST reforms as a "Diwali gift for Green India" and "GST Reforms for a Green India."

The reforms aim to boost India's climate strategy by aiding waste management, lowering emissions, protecting ecosystems, and promoting the adoption of clean and green power.

GST will be reduced on solar panels, PV cells, wind turbines, and related devices, making solar and wind projects more viable and supporting domestic manufacturing.

GST on effluent treatment services (CETPs) has been reduced, encouraging industries to adopt centralised waste treatment. Additionally, a GST reduction on biodegradable bags aims to decrease plastic pollution.

GST has been reduced on passenger buses (10+ seater) and commercial goods vehicles, which is expected to encourage fleet expansion, modernisation, and a shift towards public transport, thereby reducing pollution.




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