Mr T V Narendran, President, CII, said, "CII welcomes the launch of e-RUPI, a payment mechanism which looks to ensure that the Government can extend monetary support to citizens without involvement of intermediaries. Also, the part of guaranteeing the payment to the service provider for the services rendered is a step in the right direction. The voucher system will enable all beneficiaries, including feature phone-users, to benefit through this mechanism. It will also be an excellent tool for the corporates, through which they can extend employee and community welfare schemes".

Mr Sanjiv Bajaj, President-designate, CII, said, "“The launch of e-RUPI is a revolutionary measure in the digital payment system. This is expected to completely negate any pilferage and will ensure 100% benefit to the intended beneficiaries. This mechanism is expected to make DBT more efficient and has all the ingredients to ensure the spread of financial inclusion. It can be used not only by the Government but also by Corporates to extend employee and community welfare schemes.”

Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII, said, "“Hon’ble Prime Minister has envisioned a digitally empowered country. Over the years, the Digital India programme has brought the Government closer to citizens, empowered society and improved the transparency in the system. The landmark launch of e-RUPI today reiterates the vision of Hon. PM, of having a transparent, leak proof payment system which will ensure that benefits reach the intended beneficiaries. We congratulate and thank the government for this voucher-system which is expected to make the deliverance of various social security schemes more efficient.”

2 August 2021
New Delhi