A zero-rupee note is a banknote imitation issued in India as a means of helping to fight systemic political corruption. The notes are "paid" in protest by angry citizens to government functionaries who solicit bribes in return for services which are supposed to be free.

Apr 14, 2024 · In India, a zero-rupee note is like a fake banknote created to stop people from giving bribes and to fight against corruption in the government. These notes look like the regular Rs 50 notes in India, but they're made by a group called 5th Pillar, not by the Reserve Bank of …

Dec 9, 2015 · The “zero-rupee note” campaign has transformed the way of doing business in India. For many Indians, basic services such as obtaining a driver’s license, a voter ID, or a birth certificate are time-consuming and often require “hidden fees” by officials to …

Dec 20, 2021 · A zero-rupee note in India is a banknote imitation that is issued as a means to curb the practice of bribes and the overall systemic political corruption. Made to resemble the regular 50 rupee banknote of India, they are the creation of a non-governmental organization known as 5th Pillar.

Dec 24, 2021 · New Delhi: The Reserve Bank (RBI) prints notes of various denominations --starting from Rs 1 to Rs 2,000. But how would you feel if we tell you that there is a zero rupee note too that...

Dec 21, 2021 · The zero rupee note looks very similar to the old 50 rupee note and is bigger in size than the normal note. On the note, in place of Reserve Bank of India, is written, ‘Eliminate Corruption At All Levels.’

Dec 20, 2021 · In fact, India has had Zero rupee notes for more than a decade! But unlike the RBI who handles the printing of other notes, Zero rupee notes are different and aimed for a special purpose. Eager to know what is it?

Jun 29, 2022 · Ever heard of the zero rupee note? A note that has no value but has a unique purpose. Read on to know about its usage and why zero note was printed in India.

Dec 19, 2021 · It is a Tamil Nadu-based NGO that printed millions of Zero rupee notes. The notes were printed in various languages like Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. And then these Zero rupee notes were distributed by Fifth Pillar at public places such as railway stations, bus stations and markets.

Jul 8, 2022 · You’ll be shocked to learn that India has been using zero rupee notes for over a decade now. The zero rupee note was issued in 2007 to fight corruption and is not a conventional Indian note backed by the RBI. Instead, it was issued by a Chennai-based NGO named 5th Pillar. Does The RBI Print Zero Rupee Notes? via