BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha highlighted the UPI-UZQR Link Uzbekistan during the 12th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.Key HighlightsRaghav Chadha spoke about UPI payments in Uzbekistan.The UPI-UZQR integration can help Indian travellers make direct payments.Users can scan QR codes at shops and pay from their Indian bank accounts.Chadha also spoke about digital access, safety, rights and opportunities for young people.UPI-UZQR Integration Can Help Indian TravellersChadha said the link between India's UPI and Uzbekistan's UZQR system can make payments easier for Indians visiting Uzbekistan.With the UPI-UZQR integration, Indian travellers may be able to scan QR codes at shops and make payments directly from their bank accounts. This can support cashless payments in Uzbekistan and reduce the need to carry cash.The system can be useful for tourists, students and business visitors from India. It is also an example of how UPI international payments can help people while travelling abroad.Raghav Chadha Talks About Digital IndiaChadha was nominated to represent the Parliament of India at the 12th IPU Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians. The event was held in Samarkand from September 4 to September 6.During his speech, Raghav Chadha UPI comments focused on India's digital growth. He said digital rights have four key pillars: access, agency, safety and opportunity.He also spoke about the Digital India Initiative, which was launched in 2015.“Technology must be a bridge and not a divider.”Chadha said the cost of internet data in India has fallen sharply. He noted that 1 GB of data cost about ₹269 in 2014. He said the price had fallen to about ₹8 per GB.Related Instagram Video :Raghav Chadha Highlights UPI-UZQR UPI Growth in IndiaChadha also shared the growth of UPI. He said UPI started in 2016 with about 90,000 transactions in its first month.According to his speech, UPI processed more than 240 billion transactions worth ₹314 trillion in the financial year 2025-26.He said UPI belongs to no single bank or technology company. This, he said, shows how digital systems can give people more choice.Focus on Digital Rights and YouthChadha also spoke about safety and privacy. He referred to the Supreme Court ruling that privacy is a fundamental right. He also mentioned India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act.On opportunity, he said young people with skills and technology can become creators, innovators and leaders.The UPI-UZQR Link Uzbekistan is another step toward easier digital payments for Indian travellers. It shows how digital payment links can support people across borders and make travel more convenient.Also Read : UPI Transforms India’s Digital Payments From 21 Banks to 741
