diff --git a/mifosng-provider/gradle.properties b/mifosng-provider/gradle.properties
index 3a567cec6..f534ec1cb 100644
--- a/mifosng-provider/gradle.properties
+++ b/mifosng-provider/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-releaseVersion=1.16.0.RELEASE
+releaseVersion=1.16.1.RELEASE