Cashless Economy in India- Present Scenario, Potential, Prospect and Challenges (Demonetisation in India Book 3) Kindle Edition by ajit roy (Author, Editor)
Cashless Economy in India- Present Scenario, Potential, Prospect and Challenges (Demonetisation in India Book 3)Kindle Edition-by
To combat black money, corruption, counterfeit currency and terror financing, government took decision on November 8, 2016 to ban Rs 500 & 1000 notes followed by putting a cap on withdrawals from banks and ATMs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi floated the idea of a cashless society. A cultural-economic revolution in the making. But this surprise demonetization also pushed millions of new users onto the country’s digital economic grid by virtual fiat. Cash might be more expensive for the government, because of tax evasion, corruption and the need to keep recirculation old, spoilt, currency, and enabling transfers, but digital is very expensive for citizens. Most Indians lack the means to use cashless alternatives, irrespective of their desire to do so. India hopes to create a cleaner, more transparent economy via digitalization that will lead to an improved climate for foreign investment, boost economic growth. India is on the verge of massive digital revolution. Towards Digital Economy government initiated launch of ‘two new schemes to promote BHIM app, including cash back scheme for merchants; Aadhaar Pay to be launched for people who don’t have mobile phones. This will not only help millions of Indians overcome the hassles of dealing in cash to emerge as a truly cashless economy.
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