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T. Rabi Sankar Appointed Chairman of the Digital Payments Advisory Board.

Appointments | Dated: 28 Apr 2026

The Central Government officially approved the highly prestigious appointment of seasoned banking administrator T. Rabi Sankar as the new Chairman of the Digital Payments Advisory Board. He assumes complete charge to guide national fintech strategies.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • He officially succeeds Nandan Nilekani after the successful completion of his term.
  • He formerly served brilliantly as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.
  • The appointment strictly applies for a standard operational period of three years.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Appointee: T. Rabi Sankar.
  • Role: Chairman.
  • Board: Digital Payments.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been recently appointed by the government as the entirely new Chairman of the Digital Payments Advisory Board?

Correct Answer: T. Rabi Sankar

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Digital Payments Advisory Board

  • Focus Area - Enhancing UPI and Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
  • Reporting Authority - Ministry of Finance