Jammu, July 1, July 2 -- As the Goods and Services Tax (GST) marks its eighth anniversary, Jammu and Kashmir reflects on the transformative impact the tax reform has had on its economy and governance.Introduced nationwide on July 1, 2017, GST replaced a complex web of central and state levies with a unified, consumption-based tax structure. For Jammu and Kashmir, the shift was particularly significant. The region had to pass specific legislative measures-the Jammu and Kashmir Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (Act No. V of 2017)-which came into force on July 8, 2017, to align with the central framework.Since its rollout, GST has played a pivotal role in integrating J&K's economy with the national market. In 2017-18, just 72,000 dealers wer...