Smartcard industry in India: SIM, identity, banking, transport, healthcare, pay TV, loyalty & PDS

摘要

In Pugalur - a small village in Tamil Nadu, Swami a 55-year old farmer goes out to withdraw some money from his bank account. He takes out a smart card from his pocket and gives it to a business correspondent - a bank appointed agent who comes to the village with an electronic handheld device connected to the bank. The business correspondent takes Swami's smart card and inserts it on his handheld device facilitating withdrawal of his money, deposits and other transactions.