Maha deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis directs GST officials to work with cyber dept to curb financial frauds

The Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis asked the state Goods and Services Tax (GST) department officials to work closely with cyber security department of the home ministry to curb increasing case of financial frauds and cyber crimes.

Fadnavis, who also holds home and finance portfolios, issued the instruction after holding a meeting with GST officials as well as those of the state finance department. The review meeting was regarding the current functioning of the GST department, its achievements, growth in collection and intelligence network, among other issues, PTI reported.

After the meeting, he said, We need more support from the ADB not only in funding but also in sharing best financial practices across the globe. The state is working to shift its entire public transport system on green energy. We need support in this sector, too. Efforts in green energy and solar power will help in saving nature and curbing pollution, he added.

The deputy CM also held a meeting with officials of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Mumbai and sought support of the Philippines-based multilateral agency in various sectors.