New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- To promote digital transformation in education, the Ministry of Education in India is urging schools to adopt digital fee collection methods, specifically through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

This initiative aims to modernize school financial transactions, enhance convenience for parents and students, and improve transparency. It aligns with the government's vision of a digitally empowered education system by 2047.

Additionally, changes are encouraged for autonomous bodies like NCERT and CBSE to facilitate digital payments for admissions and examinations. The NITI Aayog has also proposed a National AI Talent Mission to bolster India's AI workforce, reflecting the changing landscape of job markets in tech s...