Ahead Of Ram Mandir Inauguration, Paytm Strikes Deal To Enable Mobile Payments In Ayodhya

With just about two weeks left for the Ram Mandir¡¯s inauguration on January 22, Paytm has struck a major deal in the city of Ayodhya.

Paytm Strikes Deal For Mobile Payments In Ayodhya

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Paytm has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ayodhya Nagar Nigam, to enable Nagar Nigam facilities with mobile payments using Paytm pioneered QR code, soundbox and card machines. This is aimed at providing seamless mobile payment services during the much-anticipated inauguration of the Ram Mandir in the city. With this, Paytm will enable mobile payments at various departments in collaboration with Ayodhya Nagar Nigam.

Through this MoU, Paytm will also deploy card machines at cash collection centres under State Nagar Nigam departments. As per Paytm, the MoU was signed in the presence of Shri Girish Pati Tripathi, Honorable Mayor, Ayodhya Nagar Nigam. The company is taking mobile payments far and wide, driving financial inclusion across the country.

Paytm & Ayodhya Nagar Nigam's Statements

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¡°Ahead of the much-anticipated inauguration of Ram Mandir, Paytm is thrilled to collaborate with Ayodhya Nagar Nigam to ensure convenient and secure digital/mobile payment solutions for the millions of devotees visiting the sacred city. Paytm¡¯s partnership with the city¡¯s Nagar Nigam reflects our commitment to supporting the local community and working in tandem with government initiatives¡±, said Abhay Sharma, Chief Business Officer ¨C Payments, Paytm

¡°As Ayodhya prepares to welcome millions of devotees for the inauguration of the Ram Mandir, we are pleased to partner with Paytm to ensure a smooth and efficient digital payment experience. We look forward to a successful partnership with Paytm in enhancing the overall convenience and digital infrastructure in Ayodhya¡±, said Girish Pati Tripathi, Honourable Mayor, Ayodhya Nagar Nigam.

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Ram Mandir's Inauguration Ceremony In Ayodhya

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The grand inauguration ceremony of Ayodhya's Ram Mandir is set to take place on 22 January (Monday). Dozens of VVIP guests, including India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the grand ceremony.

As per a PTI report, over 7,000 people are on the invitee list of the temple trust and they include Sachin Tendulkar, Amitabh Bachchan, Virat Kohli and billionaire industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani.

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