And , with the context of how RBI , Home and Finance Ministry , and banks were compromised over the years , one can very well understand the reason for extreme secrecy and quick action – which the critics ironically call “ knee jerk ” and “ unprepared government plan ”.
* Gen GD Bakshi mentions another figure of the number of notes . The credible figure of currency in circulation is the one mentioned here with the link
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Important information related to the FICN ( Fake Indian Currency Notes ) issue
Let us also look at other information which is important to fully understand the situation around the currency notes circulation by Pakistan .
Changes in De La Rue and Printing notes in India
There are only so many companies in the world with the expertise to produce the currency paper . De La Rue , since its rather ignominious episode with the Indian currency and being close to bankruptcy has undertaken a complete rehaul of the company .
And with a new management , it has and is helping India to create production plants in India .