PAN 2.0 Project

  • In November 2025, the Union Cabinet approved the PAN 2.0 Project with an outlay of Rs.1,435 crore to re-engineer the taxpayer registration system.
  • The PAN 2.0 Project aims to re-engineer the existing Permanent Account Number system for digital-first governance.
  • It designates the PAN as a "Common Business Identifier" across all central and state government departments.
  • The project facilitates the "One-Stop-Shop" approach for business registration and compliance through a unified digital interface.
  • Integration with the Digital Public Infrastructure allows for real-time verification and seamless data exchange between agencies.
  • The system utilizes a centralized "Data Vault" to enhance the security and privacy of taxpayer information.

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