India, July 22 -- With anxiety spreading among small and unregistered traders over tax notices linked to UPI payments, the Karnataka government has launched a statewide awareness initiative titled 'Know GST'.

The campaign aims to clarify Goods & Services Tax (GST) norms and ease fears that have led to a noticeable drop in digital transactions across the state.

The first workshop under the initiative was held on Monday in Koramangala, Bengaluru, by the Commercial Taxes Department. Officials explained GST rules and thresholds, seeking to reassure traders who have recently come under scrutiny, the Times of India reported.

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