Unique ID to be deployed to check GST evasion in select commodities

India is introducing Unique Identification Marking (UIM) for specific goods like tobacco to combat tax evasion. Non-compliance will result in penalties. The GST Council approved this 'track & trace' mechanism, defining UIM as a secure, non-removable digital mark. This system, inspired by the WHO protocol, will track products throughout the supply chain, detailing manufacturing information and pricing.