diff --git a/mifosng-provider/gradle.properties b/mifosng-provider/gradle.properties
index e4da25330..c235f2495 100644
--- a/mifosng-provider/gradle.properties
+++ b/mifosng-provider/gradle.properties
@@ -1 +1 @@
-releaseVersion=1.6.0.RELEASE
+releaseVersion=1.6.1.RELEASE