The document provides a history of Indian currency and an overview of demonetization in India. It discusses how the Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes were banned on November 8, 2016 in an effort to curb black money, counterfeit currency, and terrorist financing. It outlines both the goals and criticisms of the demonetization policy, including incomplete planning, cash shortages, economic slowdowns, and mixed public reactions. The presentation concludes by discussing how demonetization can promote Prime Minister Modi's "Digital India" and cashless economy initiatives.