States » EastPosted at: Sep 19 2026 3:22PM


BJD seeks clarity on proposed charges for UPI payments above Rs 2,000

Bhubaneswar, Sep 19 (UNI) BJD Rajya Sabha member Santrupt Misra on Saturday questioned the Centre’s proposed charges on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, warning that the move could burden small traders and consumers.
Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Misra said UPI had transformed digital payments in the country and helped widen financial access.
He asked what data and assessment had prompted the government to set Rs 2,000 as the threshold, particularly when small traders operate on thin margins.
Misra also sought to know what had changed since the Centre said in April 2025 that no charges were being levied on UPI transactions.
Any additional cost could eventually be passed on to consumers and discourage digital payments, he said.
The BJD leader sought details of the number and value of transactions likely to be affected, the proposed charges, their beneficiaries and the mechanism for distributing the funds.
He also called for consultations with merchants, banks, fintech companies, consumer groups and technology experts.
The BJD further urged the Centre to make the proposed framework public and ensure that digital payments remain affordable, transparent and accessible.UNI MK AAB
Tags: #BJD seeks clarity on proposed charges for UPI payments above Rs 2#000
More News

Majhi, Patnaik condole deaths of eight Odias in MP accident

19 Sep 2026 | 4:33 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 19 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Saturday condoled the deaths of eight Odias, including three children, who were killed after the car they were travelling in was swept away by a rain-swollen stream in Madhya Pradesh's Agar Malwa district.

see more..

Ensure Cuttack’s water security before supplying Mahanadi water to Silicon Valley, Data centre: Mahanadi Bachao Andolan

19 Sep 2026 | 4:21 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 19 (UNI) The Mahanadi Bachao Andolan(MBA) on Saturday urged the Odisha government to ensure Cuttack’s water security before allocating Mahanadi water for the proposed Odisha Silicon Valley and a planned data centre at Naraj, warning that large-scale industrial withdrawals could affect the river’s flow and the water needs of downstream areas.

see more..

IMD forecasts deep depression near Odisha coast by September 23

19 Sep 2026 | 4:18 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 19 (UNI) A low-pressure area is likely to form over the north Andaman Sea on Saturday evening and intensify into a depression over the east-central Bay of Bengal by September 21, the Bhubaneswar Regional Centre of IMD said on Saturday.

see more..

Odisha CM condoles death of seven Odia tourists in MP accident, directs officials to bring mortal remains home

19 Sep 2026 | 3:56 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 19 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday condoled the deaths of seven Odia tourists in a road accident in Madhya Pradesh and directed officials to coordinate with the MP Government and local administration for the early transportation of the mortal remains to Odisha.

see more..

Jharkhand: PMLA court directs Hemant Soren to appear on Sep 21

19 Sep 2026 | 3:28 PM

Ranchi, Sep 19 (UNI) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has been directed to appear before the PMLA special court here on September 21 in connection with the Badgai land case, with the court allowing him to appear virtually.

see more..