Aayog favours expansion of the tax base to enable more people to pay taxes
It has been trying to assert its position as India's premier think-tank
The exercise involves the participation of several partners including technical assistance from the World Bank
The NITI Aayog has planned a scheme, including Rs one crore prize, for those who use digital payment systems the most
The top ten best performing districts will be awarded the Digital Payment Champions of India Award by NITI Aayog
Rs 10 will be given to the district administration for every individual who has shifted to digital payment mode and has made at least two digital transactions for day-to-day activities
Policy think-tank NITI Aayog on Wednesday constituted a Committee of Chief Ministers and experts to script an action plan and draw up a roadmap to implement the digital payment systems across the country.
"On November 24, 81,353 NGOs/VOs have signed up on NGO-DARPAN portal," MoS Rao Inderjit Singh said
The committee, on Monday they made a presentation before state chief secretaries on ways to promote digital payments
NITI Aayog suggested direct integration of e-wallets like Paytm, etc, with the government-pushed Unified Payments Interface system
The guidelines will suggest the roadmap for implementation of the regulatory framework
Aayog will prepare a vision document keeping in view the social goals set and sustainable development goals for about 15 years
Some of the states and UTs like Bihar, Kerala and Manipur are not included in the ranking
The document will replace the five-year plan process along with a strategic paper on seven-year horizon
Premier policy-making body has also pitched for a new and dynamic steel policy to bring the over $100 billion industry back on track
The NITI Aayog had earlier suggested identification of CEZs for establishing export clusters for electronics under the Sagarmala Project
The Aayog feels that there is a need to examine the entire value chain associated with the industry
Committee has been tasked to frame recommendations to foster growth of digital payments by addressing underlying issues
They are being planned on coastal lines of India to set up labour-intensive industries including clothing, electronics to tap export markets
To improve performance, think tank suggests means to scout for sporting talent, boost facilities