Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary inaugurate Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) headquarters building, in New Delhi, today.

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary inaugurate Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) headquarters building, in New Delhi, today.

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary inaugurated the new state-of-the-art Headquarters Building of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), in New Delhi, today.

 

Also present on the occasion were Shri Arvind Shrivastava, Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance; Shri Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC); Shri Mohan Kumar Singh, Member (Compliance Management), CBIC; Shri Abhai Kumar Srivastav, Director General, DRI; and the senior officials of CBIC and other law enforcement agencies, including foreign delegates.

The Union Finance Minister also praised the record time in which the new building was completed and lauded the DRI’s role in national security, safeguarding India’s economic frontiers and its commitment to curbing smuggling.

In her address at the inauguration, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman called on DRI officers to imbue themselves with the spirit of the clarion call of ‘Reform, Perform, and Transform’ by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, and embrace three key imperatives as enforcement agencies:

The Union Finance Minister emphasised that in addition to affecting seizures, the focus should be to dismantle the entire syndicates by reaching the last mile highlighted on the need to enhance inter-agency cooperation as well as improved coordination with international counterparts in the era of transnational economic crimes.

In his address on the occasion, Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary commended the speed with which DRI has worked towards incorporating technology and data analytics into its functioning. Shri Chaudhary appreciated that DRI holds a respected position among law enforcement agencies not only in India but also on the global platform.

In his address on the occasion, Shri Arvind Shrivastava appreciated the role of DRI in creating a safe and secure economic environment which is the cornerstone of India’s march towards Viksit Bharat, and concluded that the building will represent a renewed dedication to take DRI forward with integrity, intelligence and innovation.

In his address on the occasion, Shri Sanjay Kumar Agarwal extended his congratulations to the entire DRI team as well as CPWD and other government departments on the inauguration of the HQ building. Shri Agarwal stated that with the robust indirect tax collections and an increase in the taxpayer base, the role of CBIC in the economic growth of the country is increasing and in order to meet the ever-evolving landscape, it is imperative to focus on infrastructural development and to enhance the institutional capabilities.

Earlier, in in his welcome address, while describing the distinct features of the new headquarters building, Shri Abhai Kumar Srivastav extended his gratitude to all the stakeholders involved and reiterated DRI’s resolve to uphold its core values of integrity, vigilance, and service to the nation.

In his vote of thanks by Shri Brij Bhushan Gupta, Principal ADG, DRI HQ, expressed gratitude to all the distinguished guests and also to the team of CPWD involved in the construction of the facility.

The newly inaugurated building is equipped with modern amenities and technological infrastructure designed to support the evolving needs of the agency in combating complex financial crimes and cross-border illegal trade. The building, occupying a plot area of 6,200 sq.metres, has been meticulously designed to meet the operational requirements of the DRI, while incorporating a range of sustainable and energy-efficient features. These include rainwater harvesting, a sewage treatment plant, solar power panels, and other eco-friendly initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental impact. The design also emphasises inclusivity and staff welfare, with provisions such as barrier-free access, ramps, elevators, and a crèche to support working parents, ensuring a modern and accommodating workspace for all.

Smt @nsitharaman addressed the audience at the inauguration of the new building of DRI Headquarters in New Delhi.

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Hon’ble Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. @nsitharaman , along with Hon’ble Minister of State for Finance, Sh. @mppchaudhary, Revenue Secretary Sh. Arvind Shrivastava, Chairman @cbic_india Sh. Sanjay Agarwal and members of the board, inaugurated the new building… pic.twitter.com/EddR2QUdRr

Smt @nsitharaman, along with Hon’ble Minister of State for Finance Shri @mppchaudhary, inaugurated the new building of DRI Headquarters in New Delhi.

Revenue Secretary Shri Arvind Shrivastava, Chairman @cbic_india Shri Sanjay Agarwal and senior officials of CBIC were also… pic.twitter.com/IYJjr6PLfT

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) is a key guardian of our nation’s economic frontiers, consistently countering smuggling, drugs trafficking, illicit trade, and other threats and make sure that the nation is safe.

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DRI is among the select group of Indian agencies which constitute a bulwark on India’s national security apparatus.

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I repeat the words of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi of ‘Reform, Perform, and Transform’ which is the spirit with which we have to keep moving forward.

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In order to be effective enforcement agencies, all officers must embrace three key imperatives:

✅Do not view enforcement and facilitation as opposing ends of the spectrum.

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