The RBI and Centre have debunked viral claims that paper currency notes will be replaced with plastic notes by June 30.

PIB Fact Check said on X, “Several social media posts are falsely claiming that RBI will withdraw paper currency notes and replace them with plastic currency notes from June 30, 2026.” ...

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Government's fact checking agency PIB Fact Check has said that there are no plans to withdraw paper currency notes or replace them with plastic currency notes by June 30, 2026.

The unit further appealed to users to report suspicious content related to the Government of India to @PIBFactCheck.

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The claim, which has been widely shared across social media platforms and messaging apps, prompted a clarification from the government's fact-checking arm ...

Government clarifies there are no plans to replace paper currency with plastic notes, dismissing social media claims as fake.

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