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Govt payment options to push for BHIM, UPI & Bharat QR

Govt feels demonetisation provided boost to digital transactions to make India cash-less economy

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Kiran Rathee New Delhi
The government will on October 2 launch a concerted campaign on digital transactions involving all ministries, states and public sector units.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants digital transactions to increase in order to reduce the country’s dependence on cash. Last year’s demonetisation was also aimed at increasing digital transactions.

According to the government’s action plan, all online payment options of the government or PSUs will include BHIM or UPI and all government receipt counters will display the Bharat QR code.

“All bus, train and Metro ticket counters and licenced kiosks and shops will display the Bharat QR code and discounts will be offered