The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is introducing tax literacy to schoolchildren using engaging 'learn by play' methods, moving beyond traditional seminars. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a series of communication products, including board games like 'Snakes, Ladders and Taxes' and 'Building India', a 3D puzzle called 'India Gate', and digital comic books featuring popular characters. These resources aim to make complex tax concepts accessible and understandable for young people.
Moving beyond text based literature, awareness seminars and workshops, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has adopted a novel approach to spread tax literacy through learn by play methods. CBDT has brought out products to introduce concepts related to taxation, often perceived to be complicated, to high school students through board Games, puzzles and comics.
Kick-starting this initiative, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a series of communication and outreach products
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The IT Department is using 'learn by play' methods, including board games, puzzles, and comics, to spread tax literacy among children.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the new communication and outreach products.
The launched products include 'Snakes, Ladders and Taxes', a board game called 'Building India', and a 3D puzzle named 'India Gate'.
Digital comic books, featuring popular cartoon characters like Motu-Patlu, are being used to spread awareness about income and taxation concepts.
Initially, these products will be distributed to schools through the Income Tax offices' network, with plans to also distribute them through bookstores.