"DigiDhan Mela is being organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) at Major Dhyanchand National Stadium, Delhi to create awareness about the benefits of Digital Payment option," an official statement said.
During the two-day event (17-18 Dec, 2016), MEITY will handhold users in downloading, installing and using various digital payment systems for carrying out digital transactions. The initiative plans to enable citizens and merchants to undertake real time digital transactions through the DigiDhan Bazaar.
The event will witness participation from banks, telecom companies, mobile wallet operators, transportation network companies, Department of Post, merchants (through marketing associations), co-operatives like Kendriya Bhandar and organised retail fruits and vegetable chains like Safal, milk booths, agricultural produce marketing committees etc.
Citizens who wish to be enrolled in Aadhaar will need to carry a proof of identity with name and photo, proof of address, proof of date of birth.
The fair will provide free WiFi to enable citizens to download and install mobile apps for aiding on the spot digital payments, the statement said.
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