Union Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh launched the NZP Saathi App and self-ticketing kiosks at the National Zoological Park, New Delhi.
The NZP Saathi App acts as a smart digital zoo guide for visitors.
The app features an interactive digital map and smart navigation system.
Visitors can locate animal enclosures, washrooms, buggy points, exits, and other facilities through the app.
The app offers thematic tours such as Express Tour, Family Tour, Grand Zoo Tour, and My Tour.
Self-ticketing kiosks support online ticket booking through UPI-based digital payments.
Free Wi-Fi connectivity has been provided for on-the-spot ticket booking.
The initiative is part of the digital transformation and modernization of the National Zoological Park.
About UPI
UPI stands for Unified Payments Interface.
It was developed by the National Payments Corporation of India.
UPI enables instant real-time digital payments through mobile platforms.
National Payments Corporation of India:
Founded: 19 December 2008
Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India[1]
Non-Exe Chairman: Ajay Kumar Choudhary
MD & CEO: Dilip Asbe
About the Ministry
Ministry: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
Union Minister of State: Kirti Vardhan Singh.
Exam Focus Points (Quick Revision Notes)
NZP Saathi App launched by Kirti Vardhan Singh.
App launched at National Zoological Park (Delhi Zoo), New Delhi.
NZP Saathi App acts as a smart digital zoo guide.
Features include interactive digital map and smart navigation.
App offers Express Tour, Family Tour, Grand Zoo Tour and My Tour options.
Self-ticketing kiosks introduced at the National Zoological Park.
Kiosks support UPI-based digital payments.
Free Wi-Fi facility provided for on-the-spot ticket booking.
Objective: Improve visitor convenience and promote digital services.
National Zoological Park is located in New Delhi.
UPI was developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
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