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Recently, the Union Minister of Civil Aviation actively launched an e-wallet payment option on the Bharatkosh portal.

Facts About:

• The Bharatkosh portal is an initiative led by the Controller General of Accounts under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
• It serves as a unified platform for depositing various fees, fines, and other payments directly into the government's account.
• The portal integrates all Civil Ministries and Departments of the Government of India for streamlined financial transactions.
• Its primary objective is to offer round-the-clock, year-round electronic payment services, enabling users to deposit funds into the government's account through internet-based payment technologies from the convenience of their location via the web-based portal.
• In doing so, it aligns with the government's commitment to e-Governance, ensuring efficient, effective, and excellent government services accessible anytime and anywhere.