New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the Digital India initiative during the 98th edition of Mann Ki Baat saying that several countries are interested in UPI adding that India and Singapore have launched the UPI-Pay now link which can be used by the people of both countries to transfer funds.
"You also know the power of India's UPI. Many countries of the world are drawn towards it. Just a few days ago, UPI-Pay Now Link has been launched between India and Singapore. Now, people of Singapore and India are transferring money from their mobile phones in the same way as they do within their respective countries," he said as quoted in a government release.
Referring to the utility of the E-Sanjeevani app the Prime Minister said that it has become a major tool in teleconsultation with doctors. The Prime Minister also praised the doctors for making the most of the app.
"Friends, E-Sanjeevani is becoming a life-saving app for the common man of the country, for the middle class, for the people living in hilly areas. This is the power of India's digital revolution. And today we are seeing its effect in every field," the Prime Minister said. He also said whether it is the E-Sanjeevani app or UPI, the facilities have increased the ease of living in the country.
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He also said that till now more than 10 crore consultations with doctors have taken place through the app. "We have seen that in the time of Corona, E-Sanjeevani App has proved to be a great boon for the people," he added.
He also said that the demand for Indian toys has increased to such an extent that it is now no longer confined to the country and is now in high demand abroad. " In 'Mann Ki Baat', when we referred to Indian toys, the people of the country promoted this too, readily. Nowadays, Indian toys have become such a craze that their demand has increased even in foreign countries," said Modi.
" We spoke about the diverse Indian genres of storytelling last time in Mann Ki Baat. It resulted in increasing their fame and popularity," he added.
