In a significant step towards promoting ease of schooling and aligning with the government’s digital transformation goals, the Ministry of Education has urged schools across States and Union Territories (UTs) to adopt the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for collecting admission and examination fees. The initiative aims to modernize administrative processes and enhance convenience for parents and students.

In a letter addressed to States, UTs, and autonomous bodies such as NCERT, CBSE, KVS, and NVS, the Department of School Education and Literacy emphasized leveraging digital payment platforms like UPI, mobile wallets, and net banking to streamline financial transactions in schools. The move is part of broader efforts to promote ‘Ease of Living and Schooling’ through legislative, policy,

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