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PM launches digital payment solution e-RUPI

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PM launches digital payment solution e-RUPI

eRUPI voucher will help everyone in targeted, transparent and leakage free delivery: PM

eRUPI voucher will play a huge role in making DBT more effective and will give a new dimension to digital governance: PM

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched digital payment solution e-RUPI, a person and purpose specific digital payment solution, today via video conference. e-RUPI is a cashless and contactless instrument for digital payment.Addressing the event, the Prime Minister said that the eRUPI voucher is going to play a huge role in making DBT more effective in digital transactions in the country and will give a new dimension to digital governance. This will help everyone in targeted, transparent and leakage free delivery. He said e-RUPI is a symbol of how India is progressing by connecting people’s lives with technology. He also expressed happiness that this futuristic reform initiative has come at a time when the country is celebrating the AmritMahotsav on the 75th anniversary of independence.