New Delhi (11.02.2023): Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) Chairman Vivek Johri presided over the Passing-Out Parade, 2023, and delivered the keynote address on the occasion. The induction training of the 72nd Batch of IRS (C&IT) culminated with a Passing Out Parade on February 10, 2023, at the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN), Faridabad. The 72nd Batch consists of 33 officers, which includes 7 women officers.

These officers will be at the forefront of administering the Customs and Indirect taxes in the country. Vivek Johri urged the young officers to maintain the balance between facilitation and enforcement. He also emphasized on adapting technology to make life easier for taxpayers as well. He insisted that the officers remember their role as public servants, to be accessible to the people and to be the change they want to see.

Member (Admin) Alok Shukla in his address urged officers to apply themselves to the assigned task enthusiastically and stay motivated to serve the country.