F.No.25(30)/E.Coord/2016
Ministry
of Finance
Department
of Expenditure
New Delhi,
December 2016
OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
Subject: Encouraging usage of Debit
Cards among Government employees
In the recent years, advancements in
banking technology, progress in mobile banking and innovative technologies to
facilitate digital payments have enabled a large number of small denomination
transactions to be handled smoothly in electronic mode. The Government of India
has taken policy decisions encouraging cashless/electronic transactions.
2. In its endeavour on moving
towards electronic payments, Central Government Ministries/Departments have
been crediting the salary and other payments for the majority of its employees
electronically, direct into the designated bank accounts of the employees.
Given the progress made in banking technology, it is assumed that each employee
would be in possession of a Debit/ATM card linked to his/her bank account.
Ensuring and encouraging government employees to maximise the usage of Debit
cards for personal related transactions instead of cash would go a long way
serving with the employees serving as ‘ambassadors’ for the digital push and
also motivate, encourage the general public in taking up the cause.
3. All Ministries/Departments are
requested to encourage their employees to make use of Debit Cards for personal
related transactions instead of cash Ministries/Departments should liaise with
their accredited banks and set up special camps to facilitate obtaining of and
ensure that all its employees are in possession of Debit Cards.
Ministries/Departments may also issue similar advisories to their
attached/subordinate offices, PSI’s, Autonomous Bodies etc.
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(H.Atheli)
Director
