<h1>Finance Minister Calls for Innovative, Non-Intrusive Tax Investigation Techniques and Skills Enhancement to Combat Evasion.</h1> The Finance Minister urged Income Tax Department officers to adopt innovative, non-intrusive investigation methods and enhance their skills to tackle tax evasion effectively. Emphasizing the importance of technological proficiency, he called for improved representation in courts and attracting top talent in taxation. Training for middle-level officers in forensic skills was highlighted. The meeting, attended by senior officials, reviewed the department's performance, noting significant asset seizures and prosecutions in 2013-14. Efforts to expand the tax base through data analysis from various financial entities identified new taxpayers and additional incomes, contributing significantly to tax revenues.