KHATIMA NEWS
Bageshwar
Traders in Bageshwar have expressed concern over discussions about charging fees on UPI transactions. They say digital payments are now central to everyday business, and any additional cost could affect small shops, increase pressure on merchants and eventually burden customers who prefer cashless payments.
Khatima
Traders in Khatima staged a symbolic protest on Friday against the proposed merchant discount rate on digital payments. They covered UPI boxes and QR codes with black cloth, while trade body representatives sought dialogue with officials and payment-related institutions over the practical and financial difficulties faced by small and medium-sized businesses.
Haridwar
Youth Congress workers led a demonstration at Chandracharya Chowk in Haridwar against the proposed imposition of charges on UPI payments. The group urged the government to withdraw any plan for an additional fee, saying it could increase costs for ordinary users and shopkeepers and weaken the benefits of digital payments.
