Mokokchung, November 3 (MExN): A financial literacy camp (FLC) cum vigilance awareness programme” was conducted at Model Higher Secondary School, Mokokchung on November 3.
The FLC was organised in Care and Support Society, Mokokchung in collaboration with Nagaland Rural Bank Mokokchung to promote cause of financial literacy and inclusion. It was supported under FIF managed by NABARD. According to a press note, during the programme, S. Amarjit Mangang, DDM, NABARD shared the role played by NABARD in financial inclusion and the importance of savings and the benefits of having a saving account with a bank.
He further highlighted the students about the Direct Benefit Transfer Policy of the government and its importance.
Start inculcating saving habit and minimize expenditure, Mangang advised adding that the students can play an important role in creating awareness to the public regarding various financial services and facilities available with banks.
Meanwhile, discussing the 'Vigilance Awareness Week' being observed all over India from October 31-Novermber 5, he explained the causes, impact and the measures to eradicate corruption with the students. Changkimenla, Branch Manager Nagaland Rural Bank Mokokchung, shared the importance of banking, savings, financial planning.
She also presented various financial services offered by the banks for the general public and further highlighted about PMJDY, PMSBY, PMJJBY and APY scheme in detail.
During the programme the DDM took 'Integrity Pledge' along with the participants supporting the fight against corruption.
The programme was chaired by Imchawati Kichu, Managing Director, CCS while the welcome address given by Yutsung, Principal MHSS.
