Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma today informed that the state cabinet has approved to the QR code-based tracking system for products sold by the excise department.
“Every bottle sold in Meghalaya will now feature a QR code, allowing us to track its entire journey,” Sangma explained. This innovative approach aims to identify potential leakage in the system and enhance revenue collection.
The Chief Minister outlined the benefits of this new system: “With QR codes, we can pinpoint where each bottle originated, the specific bond it came from, and the retail shop it was assigned to. This means we can trace any discrepancies if a bottle ends up in an unauthorized location, such as the black market.”
Sangma expects that the QR code implementation will lead to a revenue increase of 5% to 10%, though he noted that the actual impact could exceed those projections. “Until we roll this out, it’s hard to determine the exact numbers, but this is the range provided by the department,” he stated.
The QR code system is designed to streamline operations and ensure that the state’s revenue is not compromised by illegal activities. Sangma reflected on past successes, saying, “Our revenue has tripled since 2017 due to various measures we’ve implemented over the last five years. We are hopeful that this new initiative will further enhance our efforts to monitor leakages and boost revenue.”
As the state moves forward with the QR code tracking system, officials are optimistic that it will provide a more transparent and efficient way to manage excise products, ultimately benefiting the state’s economy.