Unlocking the Administration and Multiplying Opportunities

FLO Indore, under the leadership of Chairperson Vandana Gujrati, organized a landmark initiative, “Unlocking the Administration and Multiplying Opportunities,” at the Income Tax Office, Indore. The session aimed at empowering women and spreading greater tax awareness. Shri Tarun Seem, IRS (1992 batch), Commissioner of Income Tax, and Ms. Anupama Singhla (Commissioner of Income Tax, Appeals) led this informative session for women participants. 

Held under the FLO Policy and Advocacy Initiative, this high-impact session also included the signing of a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Income Tax Department, Indore, and FICCI FLO Indore. 

Key Takeaways  

1. The Speaker highlighted the transformation in the Income Tax Department, noting that it is now far more citizen-friendly.
2. These days, the Income Tax Department is far less scary. Most processes are online and people are receiving subsidies and refunds on time, remarked Shri Seem. 
3. He praised the growing empowerment of women in society and administration, sharing a personal tribute to his mother’s resilience and multitasking abilities.
4. He also paid rich homage to legendary women icons such as Kamla Devi Chattopadhyay, who championed India’s independence movement abroad, and celebrated the increasing number of women officers in the Income Tax Department who bring accountability, versatility, and efficiency to public service.
5. Ms. Anupama Singhla (Commissioner of Income Tax, Appeals) emphasized the historic strength of women in leadership, invoking the legacy of Ahilyabai Holkar. She described the MOU as a powerful bridge that will promote financial awareness among FLO members while enabling the department to benefit from the entrepreneurial spirit of women professionals.
6. The interactive session addressed key queries from members on provisions for women entrepreneurs, common mistakes in tax filing, and the evolving role of AI.
7. FLO Indore, under its Policy and Advocacy Initiative, organized this event.

Impact 

Around 60 women participants benefited from the informative session focused on spreading tax awareness, especially among Indian women. The event aimed to bridge the gap between women entrepreneurs, professionals, and tax authorities by simplifying the evolving direct tax ecosystem and educating members on how informed fiscal choices can accelerate business scaling and community development.