Who has been appointed as the 'UPI Safety Ambassador' by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to enhance safety awareness on digital payment platforms in November 2023?

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• In November 2023, Pankaj Tripathi was appointed as the 'UPI Safety Ambassador' by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
• This initiative aims to raise awareness about secure digital transactions and educate users about safety practices while using Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
• As the UPI Safety Ambassador, Pankaj Tripathi plays a crucial role in promoting NPCI’s message on secure and responsible UPI transactions.
• NPCI has taken this step to reduce digital fraud risks and enhance customer confidence in online payment systems.

• NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India) was founded in 2008 to develop and regulate India’s retail payment systems.
• UPI (Unified Payments Interface) was launched in 2016 and has become one of the most widely used digital payment platforms in India.
• UPI transactions in India have crossed 10 billion per month, making it a leading global payment system.
• NPCI also operates other digital payment systems, including RuPay, IMPS, FASTag, and Bharat BillPay.
• The ‘UPI Safety Campaign’ is designed to educate users on scam prevention, OTP security, and fraud awareness.
  

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