e-RUPI is a QR code or SMS string-based e-Voucher, which is delivered to the mobile of the beneficiaries.
During the inauguration, PM Modi said, “eRUPI voucher is going to play a huge role in making DBT more effective in digital transactions in the country. This will help everyone in Targeted, Transparent and Leakage Free Delivery.”
Adding more, he said that not only the government, if any organization wants to help someone in their treatment or education or for any other work, then they will be able to give e-RUPI instead of cash.
e-RUPI voucher can be used for medical purposes, education instead of providing cash to help someone,
PM Narendra Modi in his address that e-RUPI vouchers can be used as an alternative to cash, in case any organisation wants to help someone in their medical treatment or education or for any work. This voucher can be used for COVID-19 allied treatments and is aimed to help the poor section of the society, PM Modi added.
WHO HAS DEVELOPED E-RUPI?
The National Payments Corporation of India, (NPCI) has developed the e-RUPI platform on its UPI platform, collaborating with the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and National Health Authority.
The PMO released a statement saying, ” 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, TB eradication programmes, drugs and diagnostics under schemes like Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, fertilizer subsidies etc.”
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The launch of e-RUPI is in line with our efforts to make India a leader in Fintech and leverage technology to boost 'Ease of Living.' pic.twitter.com/NGsWfJepZX
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 2, 2021
