Digital Payments Utsav
The Digital Payments Utsav is to be launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The main objective of the event is to create awareness of digital payments. It is being conducted on the sidelines of the G20 meeting. For this reason, it will try and promote the objectives of the Digital Economy Working Group of G20.
Key Highlights of Digital Payments Utsav
- It is to be held in Lucknow, Pune, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru
- The above cities were chosen because the Digital Economy Working Group Events are to be held in these cities
- The Utsav will focus mainly on G20 and its working
- During the Utsav, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology will launch a QR code and a Coffee Table Book.
- The ministry will also launch the “Digital Payment Sandesh Yatra” during the Utsav. The main objective of the yatra is to create awareness of digital payments in the country
- Also, the ministry will present the “Digi Dhan Awards” for the top-performing banks in the country
Significance
The intention of the ministry is to increase access to digital payment methods as India is celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and the G20 presidency. The Utsav will highlight how digital payments empower street vendors and small merchants.
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Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs