<h1>India Launches e-RUPI: Cashless Digital Vouchers for Seamless Transactions Without Bank Accounts or Payment Apps.</h1> e-RUPI, launched by the Indian government, is a digital voucher system designed to facilitate cashless and contactless transactions. It allows beneficiaries to receive pre-paid vouchers via SMS or QR codes, redeemable at participating centers without needing a bank account or digital payment app. Developed by the National Payments Corporation of India in collaboration with various government departments, e-RUPI aims to enhance Direct Benefit Transfer efficiency and transparency. It supports real-time payments for service providers and is initially available through partnerships with 11 banks and over 1,600 hospitals, with plans for broader adoption in the private sector and MSMEs.