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Swachh Bharat mission logo on new currency notes
October 19 , 2017
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- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) refuses to share details of a decision to put the logo of ‘clean India mission’ on the new Rs500 and Rs2,000 currency notes, citing security concerns
- The information on form, material, design and security features of bank notes, other than available in public domain, is exempt from disclosure in terms of Section 8 (1) (a) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005
- The central bank was asked to give a copy of the order, communication, letter or note sheet in which a decision regarding printing of Swachh Bharat or clean India mission’s logo (spectacle frame) and message of ‘Ek Kadam Swachhata Ki Aur’ (a step towards cleanliness) on Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 currency notes was taken.
- The RTI query was filed with the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) — that deals with the policy formulation in respect of currency, coins and security documents, and planning, coordination issues related to printing and minting currencies and coins — under the Finance Ministry.
- The DEA had forwarded the application to the RBI for the response.
- As per Section 25 of the RBI Act, 1934, the design, form and material of bank notes shall be such as may be approved by the central government after consideration of the recommendations made by central board of the Reserve Bank of India.
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