Archive · 6 Oct 2026
CBSE Urges Schools to Expand Digital Payments for Financial Activities
CBSE has asked schools to make it easier to pay digitally.
This could include paying school fees or buying things in the canteen.
Schools can use options such as UPI and RuPay cards.
In places with weak internet connections, the notice suggests other payment options.
Schools may also use a bill-payment system and connect payment tools with their school software.
CBSE wants schools to teach staff and families how to use digital payments safely.
Schools can share this information during events and meetings with parents.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) asked schools to promote digital payments for school-related financial activities.
The Department of Financial Services developed a plan to expand access, increase use, and encourage safe digital payment practices.
Suggested payment options include UPI and RuPay cards for fees, canteens, libraries, and other payments.
Schools in areas with low connectivity may consider UPI Lite, LiteX, and UPI123PAY; the board also suggested BBPS and ERP integration.
CBSE recommended digital payment awareness for staff, students, and parents through training, school campaigns, events, and parent-teacher interactions.
- Who
- The Central Board of Secondary Education advised school heads and managers.
- What
- Schools were asked to promote digital payments for financial activities and raise awareness about their safe use.
- When
- The article refers to a CBSE notice but does not specify its date.
- Where
- Schools across India.
- Why
- The Department of Financial Services' Digital Payments Promotion Plan aims to expand access and use of digital payments and promote safe practices.
Digital payment rollout
Practical adoption measures
Expanding digital payments
Digital payment rollout
CBSE advised schools to enable digital payments across financial activities, including fees and payments at canteens and libraries.
Practical adoption measures
For low-connectivity areas, the notice suggests options such as UPI Lite, LiteX, and UPI123PAY, as well as demonstrations and assisted use.
Supporting safe use
Digital payment rollout
The DFS plan seeks to increase access and usage of digital payments across the education ecosystem.
Practical adoption measures
CBSE recommended awareness efforts and financial literacy measures for school staff, students, and parents to support safe and convenient use.
- Issuing board
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Department behind the plan
- Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance
- Payment options cited
- UPI, RuPay cards, UPI Lite, LiteX, and UPI123PAY
- Bill-payment platform
- Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS)
- Potential payment uses
- Fees, canteens, libraries, and recurring payments such as staff salaries
- Suggested awareness channels
- Teacher training, school campaigns, campus events, and parent-teacher interactions