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.
August 19 – Appeal No 89
April 11 – Declare ‘Safe ePay
Day’,
Yes, April 11 is vacant in the UN
Observance Day calendar
UPI 10th
Birthday -April 11 2026 – 235 Days to go
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August 19 World
Photography Day Meets April 11 Safe ePay Day (Proposed): Light, Lens &
Trust
World
Photography Day is celebrated on August 19th to honor the
art, craft, and passion of photography. It’s a day to appreciate the power of
images in telling stories, preserving memories, and capturing the beauty of the
world.
How many photos do you plan to take today, and more importantly, how many of them do you plan to take physical printouts of?
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August 19 World
Photography Day – Through the Lens of Safe ePay Day
Snapshots & Security:
Honoring World Photography Day in India through the Lens of Safe ePay Day
1. Framing India's Celebration of
Light & Lens
Every August 19, World
Photography Day unfolds across India in a gallery of community exhibits,
photo-walks, contests, and workshops. In Gwalior, the INTACH chapter and
Gwalior Photography Club host a photography exhibition themed around
“Historic Monuments of Madhya Pradesh”, inviting local photographers to
frame India’s heritage through their cameras .
Meanwhile, in Hyderabad,
the University of Hyderabad holds a spirited photography contest,
culminating in an exhibition held right on campus from August 19–23. The event
also features talks by established visual storytellers on August 19–20,
fostering both competition and education .
In Kolkata, the Indian
Photographic Academy organizes a meet-up on the evening of August
19—where photography enthusiasts gather to discuss gear upgrades, participate
in contests, and build camaraderie through art .
Elsewhere, creative groups in Barasat
(West Bengal) stage “World Photography Day Celebrations 2025” at
Rabindra Bhaban, featuring collaborative photography showcases and interactive
sessions across a four-hour community event .
These gatherings collectively
exemplify how Photography Day in India isn’t just about snapshots—it’s about
storytelling, heritage, education, and shared visual culture.
2. Capturing Moments &
Securing Trust
Photography preserves memories in
frames; digital payments preserve trust in transactions. In India, April 11
– Safe ePay Day—proposed in homage to the launch of UPI on April 11,
2016—can become a day to celebrate trust in digital finance.
Just as photographers in India
gather to share and discuss their craft on August 19, Safe ePay Day could
inspire financial workshops, community drives, and educational initiatives
across schools, businesses, and neighborhoods—where people come together to
strengthen digital security awareness. Both days share the goal: building
community, be it through visuals or virtual safeguards.
3. Vision & Precision: The
Photographer & the Secure Transaction
A great photographer sees the
unseen: Henri Cartier-Bresson, co-founder of Magnum Photos, described
photography as capturing the “creative fraction of a second”—the decisive
moment when life composes itself and your intuition tells you to click Wikipedia.
Similarly, every e-payment
requires precision—a moment when data, authentication, and trust align. Missing
that moment could mean vulnerability: fraud, phishing, or breach. Safe ePay Day
is about sharpening our lens on that moment—making every e-transaction focused,
clear, and trustworthy.
4. Evolution Through the Camera
& Code
Photography in India has
journeyed from historic daguerreotypes to the modern mirrorless frames and
smartphone cameras. This transition parallels the digital transformation in
payments—from cash to UPI-powered e-transfers that now make transactions seamless
and secure.
Events like the Gwalior
exhibition tie into that legacy—highlighting heritage through traditional
imagery while celebrating contemporary captures. And Safe ePay Day invites us
to honor UPI’s modern legacy by reinforcing the guardrails around digital currency.
5. Focus, Framing, &
Financial Clarity
A photographer’s
mindset—anticipating light, balance, the perfect shutter click—mirrors the
vigilance needed in digital transactions: recognizing phishing attempts,
verifying recipient details, and using secure authentication.
On World Photography Day in
India, attendees learn about composition and clarity from experts. Safe ePay
Day could similarly offer learning experiences—through school seminars,
informational campaigns, or even digital “photo labs” teaching how to scrutinize
a safe UPI transaction as carefully as adding the right filter for good focus.
6. Inclusivity: Photographers
& Digital Users Alike
Photography unites professionals,
students, hobbyists, and street storytellers—like those gathering in Kolkata or
entering contests in Hyderabad. It’s accessible and inclusive.
Likewise, digital payment
platforms like UPI empower everyone—from village vendors to college students—to
participate in secure commerce. Safe ePay Day can celebrate this inclusivity by
highlighting rural access, financial literacy programs, and secure payment
adoption—for instance, a documentary-style photo exhibit of small-town
micro-entrepreneurs using UPI safely.
7. Parallel Frames: Image &
Transaction
|
World Photography Day
(India) |
Safe ePay Day (April
11) |
|
Street exhibits, contests,
workshops |
Community awareness drives,
safe e-payment demos |
|
Heritage photography themes
(e.g., Gwalior monuments) |
Focus on secure legacy: safety
in digital transactions |
|
Collaborative meet-ups (e.g.,
Kolkata IPA) |
Shared responsibility in
digital safety |
|
Inclusive participation from
all communities |
Financial security for all
demographics |
8. Weaving the Stories Together
As India’s rooms, malls,
campuses, and galleries light up with exhibitions and camera meet-ups on August
19, let those same frames inspire us to imagine April 11 as a day
when we frame stories of digital trust.
Actions you might champion:
- On World Photography Day:
- Attend local exhibitions in your city
(Gwalior, Hyderabad, Barasat, Kolkata, and beyond).
- Post an image with a backstory—heritage,
memory, or moment that matters.
- Host a small photo-walk or virtual session
sharing camera tips.
- On Safe ePay Day:
- Share tips on safe UPI practices (e.g.,
verifying UPI IDs, double-checking amounts, enabling payment alerts).
- Organize a “Transaction Framing” workshop in
schools or offices, learning by analogy—photography vs. payments.
- Encourage institutions to officially mark
April 11 as Safe ePay Day and run campaigns or contests around digital
safety.
9. Framing Inclusivity: Global
Visuals & Financial Access
Photography is democratic—it can
come from anywhere, captured with anything, telling any story. Events like Chobi
Mela, the international photography festival in Dhaka, bring powerful visual
stories from the Majority World to global stages, fostering equity and
representation Wikipedia.
Similarly, digital payments
should be inclusive—especially through platforms like UPI, which bring millions
into formal finance. Safe ePay Day invites us to ensure that technological
access is matched by security for all: rural merchants, gig workers, small-town
students. Trust must be as inclusive as the technology it protects.
10. Shared Expression:
Photographers & Digital Citizens
On World Photography Day, the
global community—from seasoned professionals to weekend shooters—celebrates the
medium by sharing images, participating in exhibits, and joining photo walks World Photography DayGeometrical Pocket Tripod. NPR, for example, invited
readers to submit the stories behind their favorite photos, sparking thousands
of heartfelt responses NPR Illinois.
Imagine a parallel for Safe ePay
Day: schools hosting digital-safety workshops; businesses encouraging secure
payment practices; communities sharing stories of how secure payments empowered
them—especially during crises or distant reunions. April 11 could become a
moment where society celebrates not just financial innovation, but the trust
that makes it possible Mediuminnovationinbanking.blogspot.com
Final Frame: From Clicks to
Click-to-Pay
Every photograph is a testament
to memory; every secure payment is a testament to trust.
In India, on World Photography
Day, photographers gather in Gwalior, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Barasat—and
across the country—to celebrate through their lenses. Let that energy propel us
toward making April 11 – Safe ePay Day a national moment: one where
focus, clarity, framing, and community safeguard not just what we see—but what
we send, pay, and trust.
Happy World Photography Day! May
it inspire us to frame a safer digital future with Safe ePay Day.
Appeal for Safe ePay Day 🌟
## 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.
No Vada Pav, not even one bite,
Till SafeePay Day takes off in flight.
Quirky vow with a Mumbai flair—
Announce the date, and I’ll be there!
Disclaimer:
- The only Joy is Safe ePayments. Nothing More – Nothing Less.
