IPPB : India Post Payments Bank Enables Devotees at Mahakumbh 2025 with Effortless Banking Services.
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), a Government of India initiative, is proud to play a crucial role in delivering seamless digital banking services to millions of devotees and pilgrims at Mahakumbh 2025, Prayagraj. As the world’s largest spiritual gathering, Mahakumbh attracts people from diverse backgrounds, and IPPB is committed to ensuring accessible, safe, and convenient banking services for all. To efficiently cater to the high footfall, IPPB has set up service counters, mobile banking units, and customer assistance kiosks at five key locations across Mahakumbh.
IPPB’s Commitment to Seamless Banking at Mahakumbh
On this ongoing initiative, Mr. R. Viswesvaran, MD & CEO of IPPB, stated,
“It is an honor for India Post Payments Bank to provide seamless banking services on the sacred grounds of Mahakumbh 2025. Witnessing the seamless integration of financial services into one of the world’s most revered spiritual gatherings fills us with immense pride. We are committed to driving digital transformation and ensuring that financial accessibility extends to all, making banking services inclusive for every devotee during this transformative journey.”
Doorstep Banking & ‘Banking at Call’ Services
To further enhance accessibility, IPPB’s trusted Daak Sevaks are delivering doorstep banking services, allowing devotees to withdraw cash from any Aadhaar-linked bank account using IPPB’s Aadhaar ATM (AePS) service. Additionally, pilgrims can use the ‘Banking at Call’ facility by dialing 7458025511 to access banking services from anywhere within the Mahakumbh grounds.
Enabling Digital Payments & Supporting Local Businesses
Aligning with the Government of India’s Digital India vision, IPPB is empowering local vendors, small businesses, and service providers by enabling them to accept digital payments via DakPay QR Cards. This initiative promotes a cashless ecosystem, reducing reliance on physical cash and streamlining transactions.
Awareness & Engagement Initiatives
To maximize outreach, IPPB has launched awareness campaigns at Mahakumbh to educate pilgrims and vendors about its banking services. Trained professionals and Daak Sevaks are stationed at key locations to assist with account openings, transactions, and customer queries. Digital demonstrations, informational hoardings, and interactive sessions are helping attendees familiarize themselves with IPPB’s offerings. As a special gesture, IPPB is also offering free printed photographs to visitors, serving as a cherished keepsake from their spiritual journey.
Through its customer-centric approach and innovative banking solutions, IPPB is ensuring that every devotee at Mahakumbh 2025 experiences seamless financial services, reinforcing its mission to make banking inclusive, efficient, and accessible to all.
About India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) was established under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication, with 100% ownership by the Government of India. Launched on September 1, 2018, IPPB was created with the vision of becoming India’s most accessible, affordable, and trusted bank for the common man. Its primary mission is to bridge the financial gap for the unbanked and underbanked, leveraging India’s vast postal network, which includes approximately 1,65,000 post offices (with 1,40,000 in rural areas) and a workforce of 3,00,000 postal employees.
IPPB’s operational model is built on the India Stack framework, promoting paperless, cashless, and presence-less banking through a secure and simple interface. Using a CBS-integrated smartphone and biometric device, IPPB ensures doorstep banking, making financial services more accessible. With a strong focus on frugal innovation and ease of banking, IPPB offers intuitive and affordable banking solutions in 13 languages, serving over 11 crore customers across 5.57 lakh villages and towns nationwide.
Committed to fostering a less-cash economy and advancing the Digital India vision, IPPB aims to empower every citizen with equal financial opportunities. The bank operates on the principle that every customer matters, every transaction is significant, and every deposit is valuable—reinforcing its commitment to financial inclusion and empowerment.