Ministry of Education calls for adoption of UPI and digital payments in schools for admission & exam fees

This article discusses a policy initiative by the Ministry of Education to mandate or encourage the use of digital payments — especially UPI (Unified Payments Interface) — for collecting school admission and examination fees. It outlines the government’s reasoning in favour of adopting digital payments: convenience to parents, transparency in financial transactions, reduced dependence on cash, ease of auditing, and alignment with the broader “Ease of Living / Digital India / Ease of Schooling” goals. The article notes that the Department of School Education and Literacy has urged States, UTs, and autonomous bodies (such as CBSE, NCERT, KVS, NVS) to integrate UPI, mobile wallets, net banking, etc. for administration of fees. The shift is proposed to reduce manual handling, improve record‑keeping, and make payments remote and secure. The article may also touch upon implementation challenges and a timeline for adoption.