New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- From compliance challenges faced by Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups after next-generation Goods and Service Tax (GST) reforms or GST 2.0 became effective in September 2025 to the impact of new two-slab GST structures on rural and urban livelihoods, the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) has approved 96 seminars and conclaves on GST reforms and their socio-economic impact, to be held across the country throughout this year. ICSSR, an autonomous body under the Union ministry of education, will extend financial assistance of up to Rs.8 lakh per event to support institutions in organising these nationwide academic discussions and policy dialogues. ICSSR member secretary Dhananjay S...