Paytm signs MoU with Goa Government to enable digital payments

By Gloria Mathias

Paytm has announced an association with the Goa government for digitisation of all its departments. The MoU was signed in the presence of the Chief Minister of Goa, Dr Pramod Sawant and Dr V. Candavelou, Finance Secretary of Goa.

The payment platform has signed an exclusive MoU with Goa Government to deploy QR codes, Soundbox & Card Machines for electricity, water & municipal tax payments.

Under the MoU signed, the company claims to help the various departments of the Goa Government go digital. With the technology-led innovative devices, the digital payments platform has strengthened merchant payments leadership by deploying several devices, both Soundbox and Card Machine. It will deploy payment devices like Paytm QR code, Soundbox, and Card Machines in all departments, including panchayats and municipalities.

With this, users can make payments for various services, including municipal tax, water, and panchayats, through Paytm UPI, UPI Lite, Paytm Wallet, net banking, debit cards, and credit cards.

The platform aims to drive convenience for the users in Goa to pay for utility services through Paytm, Super App. It will conduct Cyber security training for Goa Police and organize a joint campaign for spreading awareness of online safety among people.

As India’s leading tech innovators, we have been at the forefront of driving the digital revolution in the country through our industry-first payment solutions. Abhay Sharma, Chief Business Officer – Payments, Paytm said, “We are happy to sign this exclusive MoU with the Government of Goa through which our users in Goa can conveniently pay for various government services at these centres using Paytm pioneered Soundbox, QR & card machines, and also on the Paytm app. Our innovative solutions continue to empower users and also drive financial inclusion in the country.”