e-RUPI

Union Government launched e-RUPI - specific digital payment solution on 2nd August 2021. Over the years, several programmes have been launched to ensure that the benefits reach its intended beneficiaries in a targeted and leak-proof manner. The concept of electronic voucher takes forward this vision of Good Governance.
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About e-RUPI
e-RUPI is a cashless and contactless instrument for digital payment. It is a QR code or SMS string-based e-Voucher, which is delivered to the mobile of the beneficiaries. The users of this seamless one-time payment mechanism will be able to redeem the voucher without a card or internet banking access, at the service provider. It has been developed by National Payments Corporation of India on its UPI platform.

• It is expected to be a revolutionary initiative in the direction of ensuring a leak-proof delivery of welfare services.
• It can also be used for delivering services under schemes meant for providing drugs and nutritional support under Mother and Child welfare schemes, fertilizer subsidies etc. 

Sources :  PIB