Published: 8 March 2026RBIEconomy
RBI Launches 6th Digital Payments Awareness Week with 'Thoda Dhyan Se' Campaign
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra launched the 6th Digital Payments Awareness Week (DPAW) on March 9, 2026, running until March 13. The pilot 'Awareness Program on Digital Payments' was also launched alongside a multi-media campaign titled 'Thoda Dhyan Se' (Be Alert/Be Careful) promoting safe digital transaction practices among citizens.
The initiative aims to expand financial inclusion by educating rural and semi-urban populations on safe use of UPI, NEFT, RTGS, and other digital payment modes, while addressing rising concerns about digital payment frauds. India processed over 16.6 billion UPI transactions in February 2026.
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The RBI's 6th Digital Payments Awareness Week (DPAW) campaign 'Thoda Dhyan Se' aims to promote which of the following?
Explanation · Correct answer BThe RBI's 6th Digital Payments Awareness Week used the campaign message 'Thoda Dhyan Se' to encourage users to remain alert and cautious while making digital payments and online transactions. Therefore, the campaign's focus was safe digital transaction practices, not cryptocurrency adoption, international payment systems, or ATM withdrawal limits.
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What is the RBI Digital Payments Awareness Week (DPAW) 2026 and what campaign was launched with it?
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra launched the 6th Digital Payments Awareness Week (DPAW) from March 9-13, 2026. Alongside it, a multi-media campaign titled **Thoda Dhyan Se** (Be Alert/Be Careful) was launched to promote safe digital transaction practices among citizens and address rising concerns about digital payment frauds.
How many UPI transactions did India process in February 2026 according to RBI Digital Payments Awareness Week data?
India processed over **16.6 billion UPI transactions in February 2026**, as highlighted during the **6th Digital Payments Awareness Week (DPAW)** launched by **RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra** on **March 9, 2026**. The campaign aimed to promote safe use of **UPI, NEFT, RTGS** and other digital payment modes.
What does the Thoda Dhyan Se campaign launched by RBI in March 2026 aim to achieve?
The **Thoda Dhyan Se** multi-media campaign launched by **RBI** in **March 2026** during the **6th Digital Payments Awareness Week** promotes **safe digital transaction practices**, particularly in **rural and semi-urban areas**. It addresses rising concerns about **digital payment frauds** and expands financial inclusion through education on UPI, NEFT, and RTGS.
When was the 6th Digital Payments Awareness Week launched and who launched it?
The **6th Digital Payments Awareness Week (DPAW)** was launched by **RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra** on **March 9, 2026**, running until **March 13, 2026**. Along with DPAW, a pilot Awareness Program on Digital Payments and the **Thoda Dhyan Se** multi-media campaign were also launched to expand financial inclusion.
What is the Thoda Dhyan Se campaign and which digital payment modes does RBI promote through Digital Payments Awareness Week 2026?
**Thoda Dhyan Se** (Be Alert/Be Careful) is a **multi-media campaign** launched by RBI during the **6th Digital Payments Awareness Week (March 9-13, 2026)** to promote safe use of digital payments. RBI promotes **UPI, NEFT, RTGS** and other digital payment modes, targeting **rural and semi-urban populations**, as India processed over **16.6 billion UPI transactions** in February 2026.
