Kohima, August 12 (MExN): A one day ‘Financial Literacy Programme’ was organised for Self Employed Women Association (SEWA) of Rüsoma, Jotsoma, Chiechama and Tsiese Basa units. The programme was organised by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) in collaboration with North East Network (NEN) at DUDA Guest House, Kohima on August 11, 2016.
Bendang Aier, AGM, NABARD, Kevi Hibo, Asst Manager NStCB, and Asenla, SMS, KVK, Kohima facilitated the sessions. Discussion on the importance of financial planning and presentations on Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme (DEDS) and social security schemes, namely Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) were the major highlights of the program. The participants were sensitized to take informed financial decisions and to avail financial products from banks to improve their quality of life.
This was followed by an interactive session where queries from the participants were responded to by the resource persons.
