PM Modi : Focus on digital payments; announces schemes to promote e-bankin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on 25 December, Christmas Day, with his 27th and final edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ for 2016. He announced the launch of two short-term schemes which will promote digital banking to make the economy cashless.

He also addressed the nation on the issue of demonetisation. He noted the hardships faced by people due to the ban of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes.