Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- The Sri Lanka High Commission in India, in partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), today launched a pilot initiative introducing UPI One World for Sri Lankan Buddhist pilgrims visiting India. This pioneering digital payment facility enables Sri Lankan travellers to make secure, real-time payments across India without the requirement of an Indian mobile number, offering a modern, convenient alternative to carrying cash.

The launch event, held at the High Commission in New Delhi, was attended by Ven. Beragama Vimala Buddhi Thero, Administrative Secretary, Buddhist Pilgrims' Rest; Ravi Kant Sharma, In-charge, Central Government Relations, NPCI; and Vivek Garg, In-charge, UPI Growth, NPCI.

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