The NPCI started issuing global cards in 2014 when the Narendra Modi government came into power for the first time.[44] Singapore has offered assistance to promote India's digital payment network RuPay card overseas by becoming its first international partner.[45] On March 7, 2012, NPCI entered into a strategic partnership with Discover Financial Services (DFS) for RuPay, enabling the acceptance of RuPay Global Cards to utilize the Discover, Diners Club International and PULSE networks for international purchases and cash access outside of India.