Will E-Rupi End The Digital Gap?
In India, there is a huge digital break, and this passage gives rise to many problems. To deal with this issue, on 2 August 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched E-Rupi. The joint effort of the National Payment Corporation Of India, Department of Financial Services, Ministry Of Health and Family Welfare, and National Health Authority have made the dream possible. The purpose of this platform is to ensure cashless transactions to the account of the beneficiary. It helps in curing the problems of a digitally challenged person, says Moksh Popli.
The next question is this E-Rupi going to work? Wherewith it is
going to end the digital gap, or will it? How the platform benefits the
population? E-Rupi works as an SMS-based voucher system or QR code-based
system. The citizen or beneficiary will have to show the e-voucher or the QR
code to the concerned authority, and it solves the problem. With a verification
message on the taker's number, the payment will get confirmed. Many banks are
board partners in this initiative, says Moksh
Popli.
One needs to know is that these vouchers are specific, and they
can be individual-specific or purpose-specific. If the voucher is for ration,
then the beneficiary can only redeem it for the same. There are some
advantages, and this may end the digital gap among the Indian community. One of
the main advantages is that the concerned person does not require any card or
digital payment app or internet banking, and it will resolve the problem.
The main objective to launch E-Rupi is to ensure that the
welfare services are reaching the citizens in every corner. Ordinary people
don't have to suffer anymore. Unquestionably, we are cognizant of the fact that
not everyone is as informed of the digital world. Still, a huge ration of the
population is ignorant of Internet access. E-Rupi is SMS based voucher
generating system, and it does not ask for Internet or any digital banking.
This will turn into a remedy for many people, says Moksh
Popli.
There are nearly 190 million citizens without bank accounts, or
at times, they did not know about the welfare schemes. This step will involve
every citizen of India financially, and they will be able to earn profit from
the social projects. E-Rupi, can contribute to advancing the GDP and
unlock new gateways of possibility.
However, there is one loophole in the entire process. E-Rupi
doesn't require the beneficiary to disclose their identity, and hence, it's
confidential. It can result in that anyone can claim the benefits if no one
cross-checks the details. Hopefully, the government will take care of it, and
this transaction system reaches heights and prove a magnificent asset for
India, says Moksh Popli.
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