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Vashishtha Chaudhary, a senior central government official, has significantly contributed to tax administration, technology, and policy, earning the WCO Certificate of Merit in 2010. Raised in West Champaran, Bihar, he overcame socio-economic challenges through cognitive transformation, intuitive decision-making, and emotional resilience. He played a pivotal role in GST implementation and authored the best-selling book GST – A Practical Approach in 2017. Outside his professional life, he enjoys nature, cycling, reading, cooking, and traveling. Living in Delhi with his wife and two kids, Vashishtha’s journey from a village boy to a prominent figure is marked by principles of mindfulness and gratitude.