Dimapur, March 3 (MExN): One day financial literacy camp was organised by Nagaland State Social Welfare Board (NSSWB), NMDFC, SRCW and PSK in collaboration with NABARD and financial institutes supported under Financial Implication Forum (FIF) at Tsiemekhuma and Tsiemekhuma Basa villages on March 1.
Resource person, Kevi Hibo, Assistant Branch Manager, IC, Nodal Centre Kohima, NSCB Ltd talked on the ‘importance of banking’. He gave a brief introduction of Nagaland State Cooperative Bank (NSCB) and their services provided such as savings and loans.
He said that NSCB, which started their services since 1967, mainly focuses on farmers in remote areas. He also informed that banking sector is the best channel to give awareness of schemes to the farmers in rural areas. Hibo further asked the participants to have bank accounts and ensure they are operationalized so that when bank announces various schemes to the farmers they will be able to utilize it which will in turn develop their financial status and economic growth. Only 23 percent of the farmers in India, he pointed out, have bank account.
Hibo further briefed about the terms and conditions of availing loan and the benefits that come along with it and how important it is to maintain a good relationship with the banks for availing the facilities and services available.
Asalie A. Kruse, Project Manager, NSSWB spoke on the topic ‘significance of digital payments’. He stressed that we are now living in an age where technology continues to surprise us. With the introduction of the digital payment which will now reach to the farmers in rural areas, he stated that from booking bus tickets to even buying groceries, payment will be done through digital means very soon. He also maintained that with the advancement and development, technology will be the solution. Technology, he said, will not only maintain transparency but will also curb the generation of black money. Kruse advised the young people to take efforts in creating awareness on digital literacy among the village elders so that the latter will be able to enjoy the benefits of digital payment.
A press release informed that Ruokuosalie Rülho, Block Programme Coordinator, PSK gave the concluding remark. He asked the Tsiemekhuma village to welcome and accept such programmes in future when approached by any department or parties.
Awareness on Childline 1098, Women Helpline 181 and One Stop Centre- Sakhi was delivered by Keduokhonuo Belho.
