diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 8dc586ce114..c50e9d08e25 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 **What type of PR is this?**
 <!--
-Your PR title should be descriptive, and generally start with type that contains a subsystem name with `()` if necessary 
+Your PR title should be descriptive, and generally start with type that contains a subsystem name with `()` if necessary
 and summary followed by a colon. format `chore/docs/api/feat/fix/refactor/style/test: summary`.
 Examples:
 * "docs: fix grammar error"
@@ -23,3 +23,9 @@ a new PR, and we will review the API part first. It will save you lots of implem
 Usage: `Fixes #<issue number>`, or `Fixes (paste link of issue)`.
 -->
 Fixes #
+
+<!--
+For any non-trivial changes, you need to provide a brief description of the changes in the release notes.
+Please add the description to the release-notes/current.yaml file and include this file in the PR.
+-->
+Release Notes: Yes/No
diff --git a/release-notes/current.yaml b/release-notes/current.yaml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..524802636e6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/release-notes/current.yaml
@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+date: Pending
+
+# Changes that are expected to cause an incompatibility with previous versions, such as deletions or modifications to existing APIs.
+breaking changes: |
+  - Add a breaking change here
+
+# Updates addressing vulnerabilities, security flaws, or compliance requirements.
+security updates: |
+  - Add a security update here
+
+# New features or capabilities added in this release.
+new features: |
+  - Add a new feature here
+
+# Fixes for bugs identified in previous versions.
+bug fixes: |
+  - Add a bug fix here
+
+# Enhancements that improve performance.
+performance improvements: |
+  - Add a performance improvement here
+
+# Deprecated features or APIs.
+deprecations: |
+  - Add a deprecation here
+
+# Other notable changes not covered by the above sections.
+Other changes: |
+  - Add other changes here
diff --git a/site/content/en/contributions/RELEASING.md b/site/content/en/contributions/RELEASING.md
index 319bb73d057..70fff1c083b 100644
--- a/site/content/en/contributions/RELEASING.md
+++ b/site/content/en/contributions/RELEASING.md
@@ -29,7 +29,13 @@ export GITHUB_REMOTE=origin
 ```
 
 1. Clone the repo, checkout the `main` branch, ensure it’s up-to-date, and your local branch is clean.
-2. Create a topic branch for adding the release notes and updating the [VERSION][] file with the release version. Refer to previous [release notes][] and [VERSION][] for additional details.
+2. Create a topic branch for adding the release notes and updating the [VERSION][] file with the release version. Refer to previous [release notes][] and [VERSION][] for additional details. The latest changes are already accumulated in the current.yaml file. Copy the content of the current.yaml file to the release notes file and clear the current.yaml file.
+
+   ```shell
+   echo "${MAJOR_VERSION}.${MINOR_VERSION}.0-rc.${RELEASE_CANDIDATE_NUMBER}" > VERSION
+   ```
+
+   __Note:__ The release candidate version should be in the format `${MAJOR_VERSION}.${MINOR_VERSION}.0-rc.${RELEASE_CANDIDATE_NUMBER}`.
 3. Sign, commit, and push your changes to your fork.
 4. Submit a [Pull Request][] to merge the changes into the `main` branch. Do not proceed until your PR has merged and
    the [Build and Test][] has successfully completed.
@@ -106,7 +112,7 @@ export GITHUB_REMOTE=origin
       ```
 
    1. Update the `Documentation` referred link on the menu in `site/hugo.toml`:
-   
+
       **DON'T FORGOT TO MOVE IT UNDER `LATEST`**
 
       ```shell
@@ -118,7 +124,7 @@ export GITHUB_REMOTE=origin
       ```
 
    1. Update `site/layouts/shortcodes/helm-version.html` base on latest minor version.
-   
+
       ```console
       {{- $pagePrefix := (index (split $.Page.File.Dir "/") 0) -}}
       {{- with (eq $pagePrefix "latest") -}}
@@ -133,7 +139,7 @@ export GITHUB_REMOTE=origin
       ```
 
    1. Update `site/layouts/shortcodes/yaml-version.html` base on latest minor version.
-      
+
       ```console
       {{- $pagePrefix := (index (split $.Page.File.Dir "/") 0) -}}
       {{- with (eq $pagePrefix "latest") -}}