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The Reserve Bank of India officially expanded its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot to include rural cooperative banks nationwide. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das stated this move will enhance financial inclusion in remote areas. The programmable digital rupee will now be utilized for direct benefit transfers, ensuring targeted delivery of agricultural subsidies while reducing transaction costs.
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