Karnal Officer's NUDGE Campaign Unearths ₹29,000 Crore in Undeclared Foreign Assets

Karnal Officer’s NUDGE Campaign Unearths ₹29,000 Crore in Undeclared Foreign Assets

Joint Commissioner Harshit Bansal of the Karnal Range has been awarded an excellence certificate for his innovative approach to boosting voluntary tax compliance. His brainchild, the NUDGE campaign, leveraged data analytics to identify and prompt taxpayers regarding potential discrepancies in their declarations.

This targeted approach yielded remarkable results. Over 30,000 taxpayers revised their declarations, revealing previously undeclared foreign assets worth over ₹29,000 crore. This significant increase in tax revenue underscores the effectiveness of Bansal’s strategy.

Bansal’s responsibilities extend beyond Karnal. He represents India in key international tax forums and oversees tax administration across five districts. His achievements highlight the potential of data-driven initiatives in strengthening tax compliance and boosting government revenue.

This success story holds significant implications for improving India’s tax collection mechanisms and strengthening its fiscal position. The NUDGE campaign serves as a model for other tax administrations nationwide, potentially unlocking substantial additional revenue and promoting greater financial transparency.

Karanveer Sharma

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