<h1>Prime Minister Reviews GST Rollout Readiness, Urges Timely Completion of Laws and Infrastructure by April 2017 Deadline.</h1> The Prime Minister conducted a meeting on September 14, 2016, to assess the readiness for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rollout scheduled for April 1, 2017. Attendees included the Union Finance Minister, Ministers of State for Finance, and senior officials from the Prime Minister's Office and Finance Ministry. The review focused on preparing Model GST laws, establishing IT infrastructure, training government officers, and raising awareness among trade and industry. The Prime Minister emphasized completing all steps well before the deadline and noted the need for the GST Council to hold intensive meetings to make timely recommendations on GST laws, rates, and exemptions.