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India Launches UPI–UPU Integration at Universal Postal Congress in Dubai, Revolutionizing Cross-Border Remittances

India Commits $10 Million to UPU Innovation Alongside UPI-UPU Launch for Global Payments
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Dubai: In a landmark development aimed at transforming global cross-border remittances, India has officially launched the UPI–UPU Integration project at the 28th Universal Postal Congress held in Dubai. The initiative was unveiled by the Union Minister for Communications and Development of the Northeastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, marking a new chapter in enhancing financial inclusion and seamless international money transfers.

UPI–UPU Integration: More Than Just a Technology Launch

The UPI–UPU Integration project is a collaborative effort developed by the Department of Posts, NPCI International Payments Ltd, and the Universal Postal Union (UPU). This initiative merges India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with the UPU’s Interconnection Platform, leveraging the extensive postal network to offer faster, affordable, and secure cross-border remittance services.

According to Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, the project represents much more than just a technological advancement — it is a “social compact” designed to empower families globally by enabling instant, low-cost money transfers. This partnership also reinforces the postal sector’s crucial role as a trusted provider of essential community services worldwide.

Boosting Financial Inclusion & Global Connectivity

India’s UPI-UPU integration aims to simplify international remittances to the ease of sending a text message. It will particularly benefit the Indian diaspora by offering instant and affordable transfers while providing postal administrations around the world with new revenue streams and strengthened community presence.

Minister Scindia highlighted India’s ongoing commitment to financial inclusion, citing how Aadhaar, Jan Dhan accounts, and India Post Payments Bank have together facilitated over 560 million bank accounts, predominantly in women’s names. India Post’s network, which handled over 900 million letters and parcels last year, forms the backbone of this extensive financial outreach.

India’s Commitment to Innovation and Sustainable Development

Alongside the launch, India announced a financial commitment of USD 10 million to foster innovation, e-commerce, digital payments, training, and capacity-building initiatives within the postal ecosystem. The Minister also confirmed India’s candidature for key UPU governing bodies — the Council of Administration and the Postal Operations Council — demonstrating India’s dedication to building a connected, inclusive, and sustainable global postal system.

The UPI-UPU integration aligns with India’s pledge to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of reducing global remittance costs to below 3 percent by 2030, making it a significant step toward affordable financial services for all.

What This Means for the Future

Instant cross-border remittances: Seamless, secure, and cost-effective money transfers for individuals and families globally.

Empowerment of postal services: Strengthened role of postal administrations in the digital age with enhanced revenue opportunities.

Global financial inclusion: Bridging gaps in access to digital payments and financial services, especially in underserved regions.

Support for Indian diaspora: Faster and cheaper remittance options that help families across borders stay connected.

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