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"The Reserve Bank urges that public need not be anxious."

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NEW DELHI -- In a bid to calm fears around currency shortage, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Sunday said there is enough cash available in small denominations at banks, adding that the people must not be anxious and need not come over to banks repeatedly to draw and hoard cash.

"The Reserve Bank of India assures members of the public that enough cash in small denominations are also available at the Reserve Bank and banks. The Reserve Bank urges that public need not be anxious; need not come over to banks repeatedly to draw and hoard. Cash is available when they need it," the RBI said in a statement.

The RBI's announcement comes as anger intensified on Sunday with banks struggling to dispense money following the government's decision to withdraw large denomination notes in an attempt to curb black money.

Earlier on 8 November, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a major step and announced demonetisation of ₹500 and ₹1,000 currency notes with effect from midnight, making these notes invalid in a major assault on black money, fake currency and corruption.

In his televised address to the nation, the Prime Minister said people holding notes of ₹500 and ₹1,000 can deposit the same in their bank and post office accounts from 10 November till 30 December.

With the people facing trouble after the Centre's move, the government later decided to extend the existing exemptions on paying public utility bills till 14 November.

In a press release, the government reassured there is enough cash with the RBI and supply of cash to bank branches and ATMs are being stepped up gradually.

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