Mangaluru: The District Level Currency Management Committee (DLCMC) Meeting and Awareness Session on Currency Management was successfully conducted at Netravathi Hall, Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat Office, Kottara, Mangaluru, on Friday, October 9, 2026.
The programme was conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Bengaluru, in association with Canara Bank Circle Office, Mangaluru, with a focus on effective currency management and implementation of RBI’s Clean Note Policy.
The programme was presided over by Shri Sanjay Kumar General Manager Reserve Bank of India, Bengaluru, Sri. Sam Varghese IPS Deputy Commissioner Of Police Law And Order Mangaluru. Senior officials from RBI, representatives of banks, Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) and other stakeholders participated in the programme. The programme was attended by senior officials from the banking sector. Ms. Tripta Roy Assistant General Manager RBI, Sri. Avinash Manager RBI, Sri. Manjunath B Singai, General Manager and Circle Head Canara Bank Mangaluru, Sri. HT Baviskar General Manager Canara Bank CMS HO Annex Manipal, sri. Rajesh Khanna General Manager Bank Of Baroda, Sri. Satyam Paluguna General Manager Union bank of India also addressed the participants and highlighted important operational aspects relating to currency management, FICN and efficient cash handling.
During the technical sessions, RBI officials also deliberated upon various important aspects of currency management, including ⚫Features of Indian banknotes and major security features. ⚫Detection of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) ⚫Note exchange facilities, Note Refund Rules and adjudication of banknotes.
The programme also provided an opportunity for interaction and exchange of views among RBI, Banks, customers and other stakeholders to enhance awareness regarding proper handling of banknotes and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Canara Bank, Circle Office, Mangaluru, coordinated the programme, with the assistance and support of Cash Management Vertical HO Annex Manipal.
