There is a big update for students studying in Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) affiliated schools and their parents. CBSE is promoting digital payments in schools. CBSE has issued an advisory on adoption of digital payments like Universal Acceptance Infrastructure (UPI) for school fees and other payments. The main objective of this advisory issued as a notice is to promote digital literacy among students and parents.

Come, let’s find out what information is given in the notice given by CBSE to promote digital payment. Let us know what is the purpose of this exercise.

What is the purpose of the exercise to promote digital payments?

CBSE has issued a notice to promote digital payments. CBSE has clarified that the objective of this exercise is to adopt and implement digital payments across the education system (which includes schools, students and their parents).

3 steps including UPI to promote digital payments

CBSE has advised adoption of 3 steps including UPI to promote digital payments. This advice regarding measures is for all affiliated schools and their parents. Come, let’s know which 3 steps are suggested by CBSE.

UPI: CBSE has advised adoption of Universal Acceptance Infrastructure (UPI) for school fees, canteen, library and other services. CBSE has asked schools to allow digital payments including UPI and Ru-Pay cards at all payment touch-points for fee payment. In areas with low connectivity, schools have been advised to provide UPI Lite, UPI LiteX and UPI 123PAY facilities.

BBPS Integration for Fee Payment: Schools have also been advised to connect with the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) facility for standard, secure and interoperable fee collection. Schools are told they can integrate with ERP systems to facilitate recurring payments such as school staff salaries.

Awareness and Digital Literacy: CBSE has said that awareness about digital payments should be included in school teacher training programs and school-level campaigns. Along with this, awareness campaigns can be conducted for parents to promote safe and convenient use.