The currency was sent to Lucknow for further distribution across the ATMs and banks includes Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 notes. Image Source: Reuters
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Saturday flew in Rs 5,000 crore in a heavily guarded cargo plane to cash parched Uttar Pradesh (UP), an official said.
The state was reeling under a grave cash crunch since the November 8 demonetisition of higher currency notes, leading to chaos, anger and law and order situation at many places.
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