Srinagar, Sept. 25 -- Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has brought significant relief to the people, and Kashmir holds a special place in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiatives.

Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Dr. Singh, said the garment industry in Kashmir is among the sectors that have benefited from the tax system. "Tourists from across the world come here, and this industry is popular. GST has provided comfort to traders and buyers alike," he said.

Dr. Singh referred to the practice of businesses offering festive season discounts and said that GST is itself an additional form of relief. "During Diwali, our businessmen usually give discounts. I told th...