India: e-RUPI Digital Payment Solution for Targeted Benefits
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched e-RUPI, a digital payment solution, via video conferencing. Developed by NPCI, the Department of Financial Services, the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and the National Health Authority, e-RUPI is a QR code or SMS-based e-voucher. It ensures targeted, transparent, and leak-proof delivery of benefits, strengthening Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The system connects service sponsors with beneficiaries and providers without physical interaction, guaranteeing payment only after service completion. Several banks, including SBI and HDFC, are onboard for issuing and redeeming e-RUPI vouchers, enhancing digital transactions in India.
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