ENA Sectors 2026-03-13 13:09:09 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Mumbai, Mar 13 (KNN)</strong> The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched a pilot programme titled Awareness Program on Digital Payments to promote safe and wider adoption of digital payment systems, as part of the sixth edition of Digital Payments Awareness Week (DPAW) being observed from March 9 13, 2026.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The pilot, launched by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, will be conducted in Maharashtra in partnership with CSC e-Governance Services India Limited. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">It aims to conduct in-person awareness sessions for 10 lakh participants in rural and semi-urban areas through Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Speaking at the launch, Malhotra emphasised the importance of maintaining trust in digital payments and highlighted the central banks efforts to strengthen customer awareness and protection. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He also urged stakeholders to collaborate to enhance public confidence in the adoption and use of digital payment systems.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The RBI also launched a multi-media awareness campaign titled Thoda Dhyan Se, encouraging users to remain cautious while making online payments and conducting digital transactions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Following the launch, the RBI Governor interacted with Managing Directors and Chief Executive Officers of select Payment Systems Operators (PSOs) to discuss issues related to the digital payments ecosystem.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 45444 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/rbi-launches-digital-payments-awareness-pilot-programme 2026-03-13 13:09:09 knnindia.co.in