In a major move, the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, has emphasized encouraging the adoption of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) across all States and Union Territories (UTs).
In a major move, the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, has emphasized encouraging the adoption of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) across all States and Union Territories (UTs).
This first-of-its-kind initiative aims to strengthen the ease of schooling by modernizing administrative processes, particularly those related to financial transactions in schools. In an official statement, the Ministry of Education highlighted that the Government of India has undertaken several initiatives to promote ease of living and schooling through comprehensive legislative, policy, and institutional reforms across sectors.
Through a formal communication, the Department has urged all States, UTs, and autonomous bodies under the Ministry such as NCERT, CBSE, KVS, and NVS to explore and implement mechanisms that enable schools to collect admission and examination fees through secure and transparent digital modes.
The Ministry noted the significant and growing penetration of digital payment platforms such as UPI, mobile wallets, and net banking.
The letter points out that transitioning from cash-based to digital payments offers multiple advantages. For parents and students, it ensures convenience, transparency, and the ability to make payments from home without having to visit schools.
Encouraging States and UTs to adopt similar measures, the Department emphasized that the move toward digital payments in schools represents a significant step in aligning educational administration with the Government’s broader goal of digital transformation.
The initiative is also expected to enhance financial literacy among all stakeholders, opening the door to a wider world of digital transactions.
According to the release, this effort will play a vital role in realizing the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047, featuring a digitally empowered, inclusive, and citizen-centric education system.