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      Digital Payments Transformed Governance and Financial Inclusion in India : Prime Minister at G20 Meet

      Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s digital payments ecosystem has radically transform governance, financial inclusion and ease of living in India. With the aim to foster global economic cooperation, the first G20 Finance Minister and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting is being held in Bengaluru.

      Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das jointly chair the meeting.

      In his opening remarks at the meeting via a video message, PM Modi said :

      “You represent the leadership of global finance and economy at a time when the world is facing serious economic difficulties. The Covid pandemic had delivered a once-a-century blow to the global economy. Many countries, especially developing economies are still coping with its aftereffects. We are also witnessing rising geopolitical tensions in different parts of the world.”

      “We need to collectively work to strengthen multilateral development banks for many global challenges, like climate change,”.

      Prime Minister said Indian consumers and producers are optimistic and confident about the future.

      Prime Minister Narendra Modi said :

      “We hope that you will be able to transmit the same positive spirit to the global economy. I would urge that your discussion will focus on the most vulnerable citizens of the world. Only by creating an inclusive agenda can win back the confidence of the world,”.

      The Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the role of technology is increasingly dominant in the world of finance.

      Prime Minister Narendra Modi said :

      “However, some recent innovations in digital finance also pose a risk of destabilisation and misuse,”.

      During the Covid pandemic, PM said digital payments enable contactless and seamless transactions.

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      Narendra Modi said :

      “Over the past few years, we have created a highly secure, trusted and efficient public digital infrastructure. Our Digital payments ecosystem has radically transformed governance, financial inclusion and ease of living. India’s UPI ecosystem can be a template for many other countries. We would be happy to share our experiences with the world. G20 can be a medium for this,”.

      “During our G20 presidency, we have created a new Fintech platform, which allows our global G20 guests to use India’s path-breaking digital payment platform UPI.”

      PM Modi call for a collective effort in strengthening multilateral development banks for global challenges, like climate change and others.

      PM Modi Said :

      “I hope that you will explore how the power of tech can be used for good while developing standards to regulate its possible risks. India’s own experience can be a model,”.

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