🇮🇳🇱🇰 Digital Payments Milestone: UPI One World for SL Pilgrims 🛕

• The Sri Lanka High Commission in India and NPCI launched a pilot initiative for UPI One World on November 17, 2025, primarily targeting Sri Lankan Buddhist pilgrims travelling to India. • This pioneering digital payment facility enables Sri Lankan travellers to make secure, real-time payments across India. • Key Feature: Payments can be made without requiring an Indian mobile number, offering a convenient and modern alternative to carrying cash. • The facility is also set to benefit Sri Lankans travelling to India for medical treatment, enhancing financial flexibility and safety. • The move underscores deepening cooperation between Sri Lanka and India in promoting digital innovation and easing travel connectivity.