diff --git a/mifosng-provider/gradle.properties b/mifosng-provider/gradle.properties
index 414b7ebda..7e81526b5 100644
--- a/mifosng-provider/gradle.properties
+++ b/mifosng-provider/gradle.properties
@@ -1 +1 @@
-releaseVersion=1.7.0.RELEASE
+releaseVersion=1.8.0.DEVELOP
\ No newline at end of file