Bhutanese currency in North Bengal

The chief secretary of West Bengal said he would be taking up the issue of circulation of Bhutanese currency in the state with his counterpart in Bhutan.

Of late, several instances of Nugultrum (Bhutanese currency) being used for petty transactions in several areas of North Bengal, especially Dooars, which borders Bhutan, have come to fore. “We would take up the issue with the authorities of Bhutan government, though there are central agencies which are supposed to keep a track on foreign currencies making inroads into North Bengal,’’ chief secretary S Ghosh told DNA.

Ghosh said the issue would be taken up once the elections are over. However, district magistrate of Jalpaiguri, Vandana Yadav said, “Certain amount is allowed under RBI instruction.’’