June 8, 2022: The coins will also be visually-impaired friendly.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a new series of coins which will have the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) design. The coins of Re 1, Rs 2, 5, 10 and 20 will have the AKAM designs and shall soon be circulated among the public.
However, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank have stated that the special coins will be distributed through select branches only.
PM Modi has also introduced the Jan Samarth portal which will link 12 government schemes. Each of these schemes will be available on the portal, according to finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Citizens would be able to easily access this portal. This will reduce confusion among the public before availing a government program.
“This new series of coins will remind people of the goal of amrit kal and motivate people towards the development of the country,” said our venerable Prime Minister.
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) is an initiative of the Indian Government to celebrate 75 years of Independence and the glorious history of the nation's culture, achievements and people.