Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Fix Glitches In UPI Fast: National Symbol At Risk

It is quaint how nations adopt their national idols. The Statue of Liberty, donated by the French, once symbolised freedom and civil rights in America for immigrants. China revels in the mystique of the Forbidden City, inherited from the Quing dynasty by the Communist Party of China. India — for long perceived as a land of elephants and snake charmers — transitioned to a digital identity in 2010 when the Aadhaar was rolled out as a unique identifier. The digital payments stack built upon that single achievement now has the Unified Payment Interface (UPI), which promises instant payments, clearance, and…