Why is Gandhi's photo on indian currency?
In the last few years, you must have seen many changes in the notes. Many old notes no longer work. Some new notes have become part of our currency. But there is one thing related to notes which has not changed till now. This thing is the photo of mahatma gandhi made on the indian note. Do you know when and how was the decision to print mahatma Gandhi's photo on the note and what was the reason for it?
Mahatma Gandhi's photo was first printed on the note in 1969
In 1969, RBI issued a one rupee note on which mahatma Gandhi's photo was made. This was done to commemorate the birth centenary year of mahatma Gandhi. After 18 years, in 1987, 500 notes with the photo of mahatma gandhi were issued. After this, finally in the year 1996, mahatma Gandhi's photo started being printed on all the notes.
Why was the face of mahatma gandhi chosen?
According to the RBI, all the symbols or symbols used before the picture of gandhi could be easily copied and prepared. It is easy to imitate any inanimate object whereas it is difficult to duplicate the faces of any human being. From here the idea came that a face should be printed on the notes. But why only mahatma Gandhi? The reason for this was that every freedom fighter was associated with a particular area. Choosing one's face could create controversy and opposition, whereas gandhiji was equally important throughout the country.
This was the reason why mahatma Gandhi's face was chosen to be printed on the note. Before the photo of mahatma gandhi on the notes, various national and religious symbols were used.
Where did the photo of mahatma gandhi made on the note come from?
The picture of mahatma gandhi made on the notes, which you see, also has a special story. This picture was taken in Kolkata. Then mahatma gandhi met at the Viceroy's house in kolkata with Frederick Pethick Lawrence, who was then serving as the british Secretary in Myanmar and India. The portrait of the photo taken here was taken on the note itself.
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