The NCMC facilitates convenient travel while integrating last-mile connectivity, a must in India's extensive landscape. It enables travellers to pay for a cross-section of needs, including toll tax, retail shopping, and withdrawing money.
RuPay National Common Mobility Card's offline wallet can be used to make ticket payments in transit, including in metros, cabs, etc, enabling automatic, quick, cashless payments.
RuPay is working on how to increase offers to customers. It is also focused on technology innovation in the card payment system.
The Prime Minister's Office has said that these innovations will herald a new era of travelling comfort and enhanced mobility.
"Our government does not delay decisions. We neither nurse problems nor keep them pending," Modi said.
NPCI has launched several consumer friendly systems including one that allows users to transfer money to people over mobile phones across India.
Discussions are on in government about how to make the process simpler for the poor and more cost-effective for telecom operators, says Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.
Following is the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 73rd Independence Day.