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Union Cabinet Approves Introduction of Plastic Banknotes

28 Jul 2026, 08:53 am
Union Cabinet Approves Introduction of Plastic Banknotes
The Union Cabinet has approved a Reserve Bank of India proposal to introduce plastic banknotes into circulation. As an initial pilot project, the government plans to print 10 and 20 rupee notes made of plastic, with a total value of 100 crore rupees each. These new plastic notes will circulate alongside the existing paper currency currently in use.
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