The 2000 rupee notes have not been demonetized, which means they are still legal tender. However, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to withdraw them from circulation, so you will no longer receive them as change from banks or ATMs. The RBI has set a deadline of September 30, 2023, for the public to deposit or exchange their 2000 rupee notes at any bank branch or RBI office. The reason behind this decision is to implement a clean note policy and reduce the circulation of high-value notes.