1.73 lakh Indian panchayats adopt UPI for digital payments, empowering rural citizens.

1.73 lakh Indian panchayats have adopted UPI for digital payments, allowing citizens to make tax and non-tax payments. This initiative aims to empower rural citizens by strengthening local governance and the financial capabilities of Panchayati Raj Institutions. The UPI platform enables citizens to link their Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojana accounts with their UPI IDs for seamless transactions and financial inclusion. The growth of digital payments in India has seen unprecedented growth, with the UPI emerging as the preferred payment mode for Indian citizens.

August 08, 2024
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