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The Vision - Executive Summary:
Declaring April 11 as Safe ePay Day
Proposing April 11 as Safe ePay
Day to mark UPI’s pilot launch on April 11, 2016, by NPCI with 21 banks,
initiated by Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan in Mumbai. This initiative celebrates UPI’s
seamless integration of banking and merchant payments.
🌿💳 Nature Meets Numbers
Why I Want April 11 to Be Safe
ePay Day and May 22 to Stay Wild
On April 11, I dream of
seeing the world celebrate Safe ePay Day—a tribute to India’s
transformative Unified Payments Interface (UPI), which was piloted on
this day in 2016. 💡📲
On May 22, I join the
world in observing the International Day for Biological Diversity—a
reminder that 🌿 all
life on Earth is interconnected.
These two days may seem
unrelated—one rooted in digital innovation, the other in natural
preservation—but to me, they are deeply entwined in a shared vision for a safe,
inclusive, and sustainable future. 🌐🌱
🌱 Why Biodiversity Matters to Me
Nature is not a luxury. It is the
foundation of everything. 🐝🌾🐘
- 🌊 Water,
🍎 Food,
🌿 Medicines,
🧵 Clothing,
🔥 Fuel,
🛖 Shelter,
⚡ Energy—they
all depend on healthy ecosystems.
- 🧬 Biodiversity
is not just about saving the tigers or forests. It's also about saving ourselves—from
disease, hunger, climate collapse, and economic vulnerability.
Yet today:
- 🚨 1
million species are under threat of extinction
- 🧭 75%
of land and 66% of marine environments have been altered by
humans
- ⏳
We're falling behind on 80% of nature-related SDG targets
The Kunming-Montreal Global
Biodiversity Framework gives us a plan—but time is running out. 2025
is just around the corner. ⌛
💳 Why I Advocate for Safe ePay Day
Digital payment systems,
especially India's UPI, have become a lifeline for millions. From
farmers to freelancers, from bustling cities to remote villages, UPI makes
finance inclusive, instant, and mobile. 📲✨
But as e-payments grow, so do
threats:
- 🎣
Phishing
- 💸
Online fraud
- 🧑💻
Data breaches
I believe that financial
empowerment should never come at the cost of digital vulnerability.
That’s why I advocate for April 11 to be globally recognized as Safe ePay
Day—a day to promote awareness, security, and trust in our fast-evolving
digital economy. 🛡️🌐
🔗 Where Biodiversity and Fintech
Meet
It may sound unusual—but here’s
where the magic lies:
|
🌿 Biological Diversity |
💳 Digital Payments |
|
Protects physical life |
Protects financial life |
|
Requires trust in nature |
Requires trust in systems |
|
Vulnerable to exploitation |
Vulnerable to fraud |
|
Needs global cooperation 🌏 |
Needs global cooperation 🌍 |
|
Linked to rural livelihoods |
Powers small businesses |
|
Critical for SDGs 🕊️ |
Critical for SDGs 🌍 |
📅 A Vision for April 11 + May 22
Imagine a future where we celebrate:
🔐 April
11 – Safe ePay Day
🎉 A Day to:
- Educate people on secure digital habits
- Celebrate UPI’s inclusive power
- Promote safe financial innovation
- Highlight how digital payments support
sustainable, eco-friendly commerce 🌿📲
🌳 May
22 – Biodiversity Day
A Day to:
- Reflect on our connection to the planet 🌍
- Support conservation
- Promote indigenous knowledge and
biodiversity-friendly solutions
And then… imagine both days
speaking to each other:
Secure the transaction. Protect the planet.
Empower people. Preserve ecosystems.
Build trust—digitally and ecologically. 🤝💚
✨ What Safe ePay Day Could Inspire
🧩 Just like every species plays a role in the
ecosystem, every stakeholder in fintech—from developers to users—plays a role
in safeguarding digital payments.
I envision April 11 as:
- 🎓 A
day of school workshops on digital finance and cybersecurity
- 🏢
Company-wide Safe ePay webinars and training
- 🌏
Global shoutouts to NPCI’s UPI leadership
- 👩🌾
Rural empowerment stories amplified through secure e-payment platforms
- 📣 A
day where fintech meets values—trust, safety, and access
🛡️ My Personal Appeal
I write this not as a
representative of any organization, but as an individual deeply moved by
India’s fintech evolution and nature’s fragility.
I gain no personal benefit from
this campaign—only the hope that April 11 can become a beacon for digital
trust, just as May 22 is for biodiversity. 🙏
India’s UPI began on April 11, 2016.
As its 10th anniversary in 2026 nears, let’s plant the seeds now.
🌐 Declare
April 11 as Safe ePay Day
🌿 Celebrate May 22 as Biodiversity
Day
🌟 Final Thought
When ecosystems thrive, economies
prosper. When payments are secure, people flourish.
These two truths need not exist
in separate silos. Let’s blend technology and ecology, safety and
sustainability, economy and empathy.
Because the world doesn’t just
need innovation.
It needs innovation that protects, connects, and respects.
🛡️💚 Safe ePay Day + 🌱💙
Biodiversity Day = A Better Tomorrow
General Appeal –
Appeal to Declare April 11 as
Safe ePay Day
## A Heartfelt Call to Establish
Safe ePay Day
This appeal is driven by a deep
belief in the transformative power of India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
and the urgent need to promote secure digital payments worldwide.
On April 11, 2016, UPI’s pilot
launch set the stage for a financial revolution, and as we approach its tenth
anniversary in 2026, we propose declaring April 11 as **Safe ePay Day**.
This initiative, with no personal
gain in mind, seeks to celebrate India’s fintech legacy while inspiring a
global movement for safe, inclusive e-payments. **Safe ePay Day** is not just a
celebration—it’s a call to action for a more secure digital future.
# Why
April 11 Deserves to Be ‘Safe ePay Day’
The pilot launch of UPI on April
11, 2016, by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) marked a turning
point in digital finance. Today, as of May 18, 2025, UPI processes over 14
billion transactions monthly, empowering millions with seamless, secure
payments. Declaring April 11 as **Safe ePay Day** honors this milestone and
provides a platform to emphasize the importance of cybersecurity in digital
transactions, ensuring that the benefits of fintech reach everyone safely.
## Four Key Reasons to Celebrate
Safe ePay Day
### 1. Celebrating UPI’s Legacy
Through Safe ePay Day
UPI has revolutionized financial
inclusion by enabling instant transactions via Virtual Payment Addresses or QR
codes, bridging urban-rural divides. From street vendors to entrepreneurs, UPI
has made digital payments accessible to all. **Safe ePay Day** on April 11
celebrates this legacy by highlighting how UPI’s secure framework empowers
millions, encouraging users to adopt safe practices to protect their financial
interactions and sustain this transformative impact.
### 2. Honoring NPCI’s Visionary
Leadership with Safe ePay Day
NPCI’s innovative design of UPI—a
real-time, interoperable platform—has made it a global benchmark, processing
billions of transactions annually while maintaining trust. By declaring April
11 as **Safe ePay Day**, we honor NPCI’s commitment to security and
scalability. **Safe ePay Day** can serve as a moment to recognize NPCI’s role
in building a reliable fintech ecosystem, inspiring further advancements in
secure payment technologies.
### 3. Promoting Secure Digital
Practices Through Safe ePay Day
With the rise of digital
payments, cybersecurity challenges like phishing and fraud have grown. **Safe
ePay Day** on April 11 provides a dedicated opportunity to educate individuals
and businesses on safe e-payment practices, such as using two-factor
authentication and verifying transaction details. By making **Safe ePay Day** a
global platform for awareness, we can ensure that digital payments remain a
safe and trusted tool for financial empowerment.
### 4. Inspiring a Global
Movement with Safe ePay Day
UPI’s success has inspired
international adoption in countries like Nepal, Singapore, and Peru, showcasing
its potential as a model for global payment systems. Declaring April 11 as
**Safe ePay Day** can ignite a worldwide movement, encouraging other nations to
develop secure, inclusive digital payment systems. Like the International Day
of Yoga, **Safe ePay Day** can position India as a fintech leader, fostering
international collaboration to ensure safe e-payments for all.
## A Vision for Safe ePay Day on
April 11
We envision **Safe ePay Day** on
April 11 as a global celebration of secure digital payments. Communities can
host workshops on cybersecurity, businesses can offer incentives for safe
e-payment practices, and schools can educate students on the role of technology
in financial safety. As we approach UPI’s tenth anniversary in 2026, let’s
establish **Safe ePay Day** as a day to reflect on UPI’s impact and commit to a
future where every transaction is secure and inclusive.
## Call to
Action
I urge
governments, financial institutions, businesses, and communities worldwide to
join hands in declaring April 11 as **Safe ePay Day**.
Let’s
celebrate UPI’s milestone by making **Safe ePay Day** a global movement for
secure, innovative fintech.
Together, we
can build a future where financial access is universal, and every e-payment is
safe—starting with **Safe ePay Day** in 2026.
Disclaimer: - The only Joy is Safe ePayments. Nothing More –
Nothing Less.
April 11 – Declare ‘Safe ePay Day’.
No Vada Pav
till SafeePay shines,
Skipping the spice, sticking to lines.
It’s my little satyagraha snack delay—
Declare the day, and I’ll dive in, hooray!
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