The Prime Minister held a meeting to review the preparedness for rollout for GST on 14th September, 2016. The meeting was attended by Union Finance Minister, both the Ministers of State for Finance, senior officers from the Prime Ministers office and Finance Ministry.
In order to ensure that there is no slippage on date of implementation of GST from 1st April, 2017, the Prime Minister reviewed the progress made on various steps needed for the rollout of GST relating to preparation of Model GST laws and rules to be framed, establishment of IT infrastructure for both Centre and States, training of officers of Central and State Governments and outreach for awareness of trade and industry. The Prime Minister directed that all steps must be completed much before 1st April, 2017. The Prime Minister observed that GST Council would need to have intensive meetings to be able to make timely recommendations relating to its mandate provided in Article 279A including making recommendations relating to Model GST laws, GST rates, goods and services that may be subjected to or exempted from GST.

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Delivering a message of cultural unity, PM Modi lays the foundation stone for India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in Lumbini, Nepal
India, Nepal Prime Ministers laid the foundation stone for the construction of India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in Lumbini, Nepal#Lumbini #Nepal#ModiInNepal pic.twitter.com/WPbjqqbIyb
— Geeta Mohan گیتا موہن गीता मोहन (@Geeta_Mohan) May 16, 2022
Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji took part in the Shilanyas programme for the India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in the Lumbini.
— Ankit Mishra (@AnkitMi04032865) May 16, 2022
It expected to strengthen the people-to-people cooperation between India and Nepal.🇮🇳🇳🇵#PMModiInNepal
PM Modi, along with Nepal PM Deuba lays the foundation stone of 'International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage' in the Lumbini, Nepal today pic.twitter.com/xRZcjeGsdc
— Nitesh Jha (@_niteshjha) May 16, 2022
The India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in the Lumbini Monastic Zone will be an important centre for learning and cultural exchanges between India and Nepal. Honoured to have performed the Shilanyas for the Centre with PM @SherBDeuba. pic.twitter.com/quLpxOyKYC
— Deep Thanki🇮🇳 (@DeepThanki_BJP) May 16, 2022
PM @narendramodi, along with PM of Nepal Rt. Hon’ble @SherBDeuba , performed the shilanyas ceremony for construction of the India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in the Lumbini Monastic Zone, Lumbini, Nepal: MEAhttps://t.co/Qllhnindt3 pic.twitter.com/hfrMwTw6Ks
— Shahid Anwar ( U.A.) (@UltimatumArmada) May 16, 2022
You are the firm believer in show-casing and reviving the life and preaching of Lord Buddha. You have got all the priceless relics of the great preacher in India tabulated by your own office which directed restoration of all monuments associated with the Lord’s life. Kudos
— Dr. Swapnil Mantri (@drswapnilmantri) May 16, 2022
The Vision of #KheloIndia is shaping up as India creates history by winning the Thomas Cup.
We are the champions!🇮🇳♥️
— Zahid Patka (@zahidpatka) May 16, 2022
India strikes maiden gold at the #ThomasUberCup2022, creates history by beating Indonesia 3-0! 🏆
'Entire nation is elated': India rejoices in historic Win Kudos PM @narendramodi Ji Govt Vision of #KheloIndiahttps://t.co/x93T0qYaXR@PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/mHK7VaOzZ5
'Entire nation is elated'
— DINESH CHAWLA (@iChawlaDinesh) May 16, 2022
India rejoices in the historic Thomas Cup badminton triumph.
Kudos Team @narendramodi for all the support and for providing world-class facilities and coaches to all the sportspersons.
👏👏https://t.co/vRUf6fZGqr pic.twitter.com/AxXPkPYMhB
Congratulations! We, as a Nation, are Celebrating this Sweet Victory. It's an Historic Victory and a Moment of Great PRIDE and HONOUR for the Country. Kudos once again and hope this Victory inspires a lot more of our kids to take up the sport. Jai Hind 🇮🇳
— P V SRINATH (@srinathpv71) May 16, 2022
The Indian badminton team has scripted history! The entire nation is elated by India winning the Thomas Cup! Congratulations to our accomplished team and best wishes to them for their future endeavours. This win will motivate so many upcoming sportspersons.#congratulations_team
— Sahil mishra (@mishrasahil415) May 16, 2022
As we celebrate India’s maiden triumph in the #ThomasCup, a trip down the memory lane with @Paperclip_In 🏸 🇮🇳 https://t.co/FbbypwgGeE
— Indranath Mukherjee (@indranath) May 16, 2022
India's Thomas Cup win will motivate many sportspersons: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/NLKqlBXQVt
— BIPUL SAHA🇮🇳 (@bipulsaha0250) May 16, 2022