The biggest power of technology is that it can empower poor: PM Modi at DigiDhan Mela

December 30th, 05:02 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money)—an app that can be used by citizens for making digital transactions and payments. The app is part of an aggressive effort by the government to promote a less-cash economy. It enables users to make all forms of cashless payments using various digital modes, including debit/credit cards, USSD, UPI and Aadhaar-enabled payment system.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 6th DigiDhan Mela in New Delhi's Talkatora Stadium

December 30th, 05:00 pm

PM Narendra Modi today attended Digi Dhan Mela in New Delhi. PM Modi launched the new Aadhar based BHIM App for making payments. PM Modi said, There was a time when an illiterate was called 'angutha chhap' but now, time has changed. Your thumb is your bank now. It has become your identity now. PM Modi said in addition to his role in making of the Constitution, Dr. Ambedkar was also a great economist. He said launch of the BHIM App is significant. The Prime Minister said mantra of Dr. Ambedkar was to work for the upliftment of the poor. And the biggest power of technology is that it can empower the poor.