Govt prioritising lower denomination notes and digital transactions: Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the government’s focus on promoting lower denomination currency and increasing digital transaction awareness. With the Rs 2000 note nearly out of circulation, efforts are underway to encourage digital transfers, highlighted by UPI’s record 16.73 billion transactions in December 2024, reflecting India’s move towards a cashless economy.

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