Union FM Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates DRI's 63rd Founding Day Celebrations



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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman marked the 63rd Founding Day of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), the nation's primary anti-smuggling agency. During the event, she unveiled the 'Smuggling in India Report 2019-20' and praised the DRI's officers for their dedicated service, particularly amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minister urged continued vigilance against economic offenders and highlighted the importance of international intelligence sharing.

Union Minister of Finance Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman here today observed the 63rdFounding Day of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), the apex anti-smuggling intelligence and investigation agency functioning under the aegis of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). The celebration commenced with an Inaugural Function held at the Ministry of Finance, North Block in the presence of the Union Finance Minister along with Finance Secretary Dr. Ajay Bhusha
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Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, inaugurated the 63rd Founding Day celebrations of the DRI.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) is the apex anti-smuggling intelligence and investigation agency functioning under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).

The 'Smuggling in India Report 2019-20' was unveiled, which analyses smuggling trends in gold, foreign currency, narcotics, and commercial frauds.

The event was streamed live via a digital platform to accommodate participation from officers worldwide, and the Finance Minister acknowledged the officers' efforts despite the pandemic's risks.

Yes, Bravery Awards were conferred upon Shri Najimudheen T S and Shri Sumer Sen, and the DRI Utkrisht Seva Samman, 2020 was awarded to Shri B. Sankaran.

The function was attended by Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance Secretary Dr. Ajay Bhushan Pandey, CBIC Chairman Shri M. Ajit Kumar, and DRI Pr. Director General Shri Balesh Kumar, among others.




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