Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on citizens to share their personal stories about using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as the digital payments system marks ten years since its launch. The Prime Minister’s Office made this appeal on August 25, 2026, recognizing the milestone anniversary of a system that fundamentally changed how Indians handle money transactions.
In his message, Modi highlighted that UPI’s growth over the past decade represents a significant shift in India’s move towards digital payments. He noted that the scale and reach achieved by the system is a matter of national pride.
What the Prime Minister is asking
- Citizens are invited to share their experiences of using UPI
- People are asked to describe how UPI has affected their everyday routines and financial activities
- The Prime Minister posted his invitation on social media platform X, encouraging people to respond with their stories
The appeal comes as UPI, which was introduced a decade ago, has become deeply embedded in India’s financial ecosystem. The system enables people to transfer money instantly using just a mobile phone, without needing a bank account number or other complex details.
What this means for you
If you use UPI regularly, whether for paying at shops, sending money to family, or splitting bills with friends, the Prime Minister is inviting you to share how this has made your life easier or changed your payment habits. Your experience—whether it highlights convenience, time saved, financial inclusion, or any other benefit—is being sought as part of marking a decade of UPI in India. This is an opportunity for ordinary users to have their voices heard as the government and the wider public reflect on how digital payments have transformed daily financial transactions across the country.