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Digital payment and banking platform Paytm has integrated the services provided by DigiLocker, a cloud-based platform provided by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, in its mini-app store. This will allow users to save and access all government records meant for them in a safe and secure manner easily.

Paytm would be one of the first consumer apps to bring the entire DigiLocker functionality to consumers via its own app.

Paytm claimed that the DigiLocker would work even in low connectivity zones as users’ data would stay on their device locally and could be accessed offline or even in poor connectivity areas.

This feature would enable Paytm users to now add and retrieve documents such as Aadhar, driving license, vehicle RC, Insurance, Covid-19 vaccine certificates, and others.

Paytm assured that it does not store or send any document-related information at its back end.

The DigiLocker, which was unveiled under the Digital India initiative, can retrieve and store documents such as Driving License and Vehicle Registration Certificate, Aadhar Card, Mark Sheets among others, eliminating the need to carry physical copies of important documents everywhere. Digilocker documents can also be utilised for self KYC and video KYC with telecom operators, online share trading platforms and other fintech platforms as required. DigiLocker documents are legally recognized on par with original documents, as per the Information Technology Act, 2000.

Paytm spokesperson said, “We are excited to bring the Digilocker functionality to the Paytm App. Millions of users who open the Paytm app for vaccine booking, travel, FASTag, insurance, KYC and many other use cases, will be elated to have the DigiLocker functionality which will enable convenience and easy access to important documents.”

MeitY spokesperson said, “DigiLocker’s aim, aligned with the Digital India mission, is to provide to all Indian citizens a digital platform for paperless services. Our partnership with Paytm Mini App, will extend DigiLocker’s services to Paytm’s users, who can access important documents like Aadhar, Driving License and more at one place, and exclude the need to carry all paper documents with them.”

To view and access the documents users can go to the profile section under ‘Your Documents’ on the Paytm App. DigiLocker documents once added on Paytm can be accessed by users even when they are in low connectivity zones or offline.

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