19/08/2026
GST 2.0: SHAPING A MORE COMPETITIVE & DIGITAL BHARAT
The Department of RISE, CEC-CGC Landran, in collaboration with ICSSR, proudly commenced the Two-Day National Conclave on “GST 2.0: Compliance, Cost & Competitiveness – Empowering MSMEs & Start-ups in India’s Digital Growth Era” with an intellectually enriching Inaugural Session on Day 1.
The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Hon’ble Vice Chairman, CGC Landran, S.Parampal Singh Dhillon; Campus Director, Prof. Dr. Rajdeep Singh; Dean Research, Prof. Dr. Neha Sharma; Prof. Dr. Dinesh Arora, along with all Heads, HoDs, faculty members, and distinguished dignitaries.
Bringing together academicians, researchers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and start-up innovators, the conclave opened meaningful conversations around GST reforms, digitalization, fintech, compliance, and the growing competitiveness of MSMEs and start-ups in India’s digital economy.
Inaugural Session Highlights:
Sh. Pankaj Kumar Jha, Director, MSME Ludhiana- MSMEs & GST Reforms
Mr. Anurag Aggarwal, Ex-President, Mohali Industry Association- GST Reforms & Industry Perspectives
Mr. Brahm Alreja, President, TiE Chandigarh- Start-ups, Fintech & GST: Challenges, Opportunities & Technology
With 140+ participants and 105 shortlisted research abstracts, the conclave also witnessed the release of its official ISBN Conclave Souvenir, showcasing valuable academic and research contributions from across the country.
A key highlight of Day 1 was the Grassroots Innovators Award Ceremony, celebrating rural innovators whose ingenuity is driving transformation in agriculture, rural automation, and high-value crop cultivation.
As Day 1 of this two-day national conclave draws to a close, the discussions have laid a strong foundation for deeper dialogue, collaboration, and actionable insights on building a more innovative, inclusive, and competitive Bharat.
One day concluded. One more day of ideas, insights & innovation awaits.