A committee had been constituted by the Department of Economic Affairs, under the Chairmanship of Ratan P Watal, former Finance Secretary and Principal Adviser, Niti Aayog, in August 2016 to review medium term measures necessary to promote digital payment systems in the country. This Committee on Digital Payments has recommended structural reforms in the payment ecosystem, including amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.
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Bimal Jalan committee to finalise bank licences
Former RBI governor Bimal Jalan headed committee will finalise the candidates who will be eligible to run a bank. The committee will also have former ICICI Bank executive director Nachiket Mor, former Securities and Exchange Board of India chairman CB Bhave and former Reserve Bank of India deputy governor Usha Thorat.
Adani told to set up Rs 200 cr green restoration fund
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An empowered committee has been formed to ensure better coordination between various departments for implementing a project to improve 1,700 km of roads across Tamil Nadu in a time-bound manner.
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Panel suggests govt to conduct due diligence
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the
Panel head suggests major ports to expand capacity
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