The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs celebrated International Customs Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, with Hon’ble Minister of State for Finance, Sh. Pankaj Chaudhary, as the Chief Guest. The event was attended by Sh. Arvind Shrivastava, Revenue Secretary, Sh. Vivek Chaturvedi, Chairman, CBIC, Members of the Board, senior officials of CBIC, representatives from Partner Government Agencies, and members of trade and industry.
The celebration highlighted the critical role of Customs in facilitating legitimate trade, strengthening border security, and promoting economic growth. Emphasis was laid on technology-driven reforms, trust-based processes, and collaborative engagement with stakeholders to enhance transparency and efficiency. The event also recognised outstanding contributions of Customs officers across the country and reaffirmed the Department’s commitment towards seamless trade, citizen-centric initiatives, and secure supply chains in line with India’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Addressing the International Customs Day 2026 celebrations at Vigyan Bhawan, Sh. Vivek Chaturvedi, Chairman, CBIC highlighted the critical and evolving role of Customs in protecting society while facilitating legitimate trade. Referring to the World Customs Organization’s theme, “Customs Protecting Society through Vigilance and Commitment,” he emphasized that Indian Customs is not only an enabler of economic growth but also a vigilant guardian of national security, public health and environmental protection.
He noted that the recent Union Budget presents a comprehensive trade roadmap, focusing on citizen-centric, technology-driven and globally aligned customs administration in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Summarizing the outcomes of the four thematic sessions, he stressed trust-based processes, digital integration through SWIFT 2.0, simplified export procedures and enhanced ease of living for international travellers.
He called for a whole-of-government approach and collective stakeholder ownership to ensure seamless, secure and transparent trade facilitation, anchored in trust and technology.
Hon’ble Minister of State for Finance, Sh. Pankaj Chaudhary, distributed the WCO Certificate of Merit to distinguished officers during the International Customs Day celebrations, recognising their dedication, professionalism and outstanding contribution to trade facilitation, enforcement and border security.
The awards reflect CBIC’s commitment to excellence and honour the officers safeguarding society with vigilance and integrity.
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