Kathmandu. The BHIM UPI service was launched today in a special ceremony at the Muktinath Temple complex, a famous religious site in the district, under the chief guestship of Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari. With the launch of the service, Indian citizens can now make offerings, donations, dakshina and other payments to Muktinath Temple by scanning QR codes from their bank accounts through BHIM UPI.
It is believed that this will provide Indian devotees visiting Muktinath Temple with the facility of simple, secure and easy payment through digital means and will further strengthen Nepal-India financial relations. In addition, this service is an important effort to encourage cross-border digital payments, which is expected to take financial cooperation between India and Nepal to new heights.
The special ceremony was attended by Gunakar Bhatta, Executive Director of Nepal Rastra Bank, Mukti Sapkota, Director of Nepal Rastra Bank, Deepak Raj Lamichhane, Head of Nepal Rastra Bank Pokhara Provincial Office, Raju Rana Magar, Head of Prabhu Bank Gandaki Province, local administration, temple management committee, religious leaders, high-ranking officials of the bank and other dignitaries.
Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari mentioned that the launch of the BHIM UPI service will promote the digital payment system and strengthen financial inclusion. Expressing his belief that this technology will be safe, transparent and simple for devotees, he pointed out the need to conduct various awareness programs to make digital payments accessible to all.
Governor Adhikari said that Nepal Rastra Bank has been prioritizing the ‘Digital Nepal’ campaign and is continuously committed to promoting such latest technologies. He mentioned that the Rastra Bank will take necessary policies and programs towards making digital payment technology accessible throughout Nepal and expanding financial access.
On this occasion, representatives of Prabhu Bank informed that it is continuously advancing in banking technology and said that the bank is providing services through 312 branches and 67 extension counters in all 77 districts of the country and has been providing excellent remittance services in the country and abroad.
The Governor, Executive Director, Director, Bank representatives and other dignitaries of Nepal Rastra Bank said that the launch of BHIM UPI service is a significant achievement for the Muktinath region and that this will be another important step towards expanding digital financial services in Nepal.
Now devotees can visit Muktinath You will be able to experience the convenience of digital payments at the temple.
