Financial literacy week begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 13 2023:
A 5-day Financial Literacy Week began today at the complex of RBI at Thangmeiband Lilasing Khongnangkhong.
The programme being organised by RBI will continue till February 17 .
As part of the inaugural function, RBI also organised an event "Run for Financial Literacy" in association with Athletic Association of Manipur.
The run was flagged off by DGP P Doungel from Thangmeiband Lilasing Khongnangkhong and it headed towards Khoyathong, North AOC, Chingmeirong and ended at the starting point.
At the event, P Doungel said that RBI organising such a programme to build awareness about financial literacy is noteworthy and it will benefit the people.
General Manager & OIC of RBI Imphal, Thotngam Jamang maintained that they have been organising the financial literacy week since 2016 .
The theme of this year's observance is "Good Financial Behaviour, Your Saviour" by laying emphasis on saving, planning, budgeting and National strategy for financial education 2020-2025, he said.
Saying that digital financial services are more convenient and time saving but carries risks of scams, frauds, he appealed to all to use digital financial services wisely.
General Manager & OIC NABARD, Imphal, Niangkhanvung Guite and Imphal West Deputy Commissioner Th Kirankumar also attended the programme among others.
During the function, a poster of Financial Literacy Week and a book "Be Aware" were released.