<h1>Chief Ministers Committee Advances Digital Payments: AEPS App, MDR Streamlining, Cashless Villages, and Infrastructure Boosts Discussed.</h1> The Committee of Chief Ministers on digital payments met in New Delhi to discuss enhancing digital transactions. Key decisions included the rollout of an Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) app for merchants, allowing iris and OTP authentication, and removing charges on AEPS transactions. The Committee recommended streamlining the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) and proposed interlinking digital platforms like USSD with UPI. It emphasized the need for improved financial infrastructure, particularly in states like Odisha, and discussed security concerns and equipment procurement. Initiatives to promote cashless transactions in villages and a subsidy scheme based on district performance were also highlighted.