CABINET-LDALL RUPEE 2LST

The symbol will be adopted in a span of six months in the
country, and within 18 to 24 months globally, Soni said,
adding that it will feature on computer keyboards and
softwares for worldwide use.
Soni said that the symbol, which reflects the Indian
ethos and culture, would help distinguish the currency from
the rupee or rupiah of other countries like Pakistan, Nepal,
Sri Lanka and Indonesia.
Besides this, state governments would be asked to
proactively promote the use of the new symbol, she added.
Kumar's entry was chosen from 3,000 designs competing for
the currency symbol. He will get an award of Rs 2.5 lakh.
The jury, which had sent the five short-listed entries
for the cabinet's approval, was headed by a Reserve Bank
Deputy Governor. PTI RKL
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