The Union Finance Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee today formally launched the central government e-payment system He said that the commissioning of the e-payment system is a major achievement and indicates Government’s strong commitment towards improving efficiency in our financial system, strengthening transparency in operations and introducing reforms for better governance. The Finance Minister said that the development is particularly significant as e-payment is at the centre of the e-commerce value chain. Shri Mukherjee was speaking after inaugurating the Government e-payment system here today.