Question : POLYMER CURRENCY NOTES

(a) whether the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced Rs.10 denomination polymer currency notes;

(b)if so, the details thereof and if not, the time by when the same is likely to be introduced;

(c) whether the Government has plan to introduce similar notes of other denominations; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken thereon?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)

(a)&(b): RBI has initiated the process to introduce one billion pieces of polymer banknotes in 10 denomination on field trial basis at five launch locations in the country.

(c): No, Sir.

(d): Does not arise.