Imagine paying your child’s school fees with a simple UPI scan instead of standing in long queues. That’s exactly what the Government of India now wants schools across the country to make possible.

In a first, the Department of School Education and Literacy under the Ministry of Education has written to all States, Union Territories, and education bodies like NCERT, CBSE, KVS, and NVS, urging them to adopt digital payment systems — especially Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The idea is to strengthen the ease of schooling by modernising how schools handle money.

The move is part of the government’s broader ‘Ease of Living’ initiative, which is about using technology to make everyday systems simpler and more transparent. And with India’s massive UPI boom, the timing couldn’t be better.

WHY IT MATTERS FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS

The ministry’s letter highlights that going cashless comes with clear benefits. For parents and students, it means convenience and safety — no more rushed school visits or lost receipts.

For schools, it ensures accurate record-keeping, reduces the risk of errors, and makes auditing much smoother.

ALIGNING WITH DIGITAL INDIA’S VISION

But there’s a bigger picture too. The Centre believes this step will not only make school administration smarter but also help families become more financially and digitally literate. Learning to make digital payments early builds confidence for a tech-driven future.

Officials say that promoting digital transactions in schools aligns with India’s long-term goal of creating a Viksit Bharat by 2047 — a digitally empowered, inclusive, and citizen-friendly education system that matches the country’s technological progress.

From cash counters to UPI codes, Indian schools could soon be leading the next wave of digital transformation.

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