A visually impaired beggar in Assams Guwahati has embraced technology by incorporating a QR code to receive alms. The initiative has garnered attention after a video showcasing this unique method circulated on social media platforms.The footage captures the beggar, equipped with a PhonePe QR code affixed to his attire, requesting alms from a passerby seated inside a car. The individual in the car proceeds to scan the QR code and completes a digital transaction, sending funds directly to the beggar.Stumbled upon a remarkable scene in bustling #Guwahati – a beggar seamlessly integrating digital transactions into his plea for help, using PhonePe! Technology truly knows no bounds.Its a testament to the power of technology to transcend barriers, even those of socio-economic… pic.twitter.com/7s5h5zFM5i— Gauravv Somani (@somanigaurav) March 24, 2024Social media recognitionCongress leader Gauravv Somani took to social media to share the video, marveling at the beggars seamless integration of digital transactions into his plea for assistance. Somani lauded the incident as a testament to the power of technology in transcending socio-economic barriers, highlighting the evolving landscape of compassion and innovation.Parallel incident at Ed Sheeran concertThis incident echoes a previous occurrence at Ed Sheerans Mumbai concert, where a man attracted attention by wearing a T-shirt adorned with a QR code. The QR code, accompanied by the text For single people only, directed individuals to the Tinder profile of 22-year-old Hardik.Harnessing technology for social connectionHardiks bio humorously acknowledged his viral moment at the concert, offering a playful invitation for potential dates. These instances underscore the diverse ways in which individuals are leveraging technology to navigate and enrich their daily lives.
