NAMSAI, Feb 27: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Itanagar, organized a financial literacy awareness session at the DC Conference Hall in Namsai on Wednesday as part of the Financial Literacy Week (FLW) 2025.
The programme, aimed at promoting women’s financial empowerment, was attended by women staff members of the state government and senior officials, including additional deputy commissioner of Namsai.
Financial Literacy Week has been a flagship initiative of the RBI since 2016, with each edition focusing on a specific theme to promote financial awareness. The 2025 theme, Women’s Prosperity, aligns with the broader goal of financial inclusion, ensuring women have access to financial services and resources to make informed decisions, manage responsible borrowing, and improve their economic well-being.
Speaking at the event, Abhijit Majumdar, general manager of RBI Itanagar, highlighted the importance of inclusive economic growth led by women. He emphasized the central government’s vision of achieving 70% women’s participation in economic activities by 2047. He pointed out that female workforce participation can be increased through education, skill development, access to financial services under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), and government schemes supporting women entrepreneurs and self-help groups (SHGs).
Kamal Roy, assistant general manager (District Development), NABARD, detailed various investment schemes such as Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Public Provident Fund (PPF), mutual fund systematic investment plans (SIP), fixed deposits (FDs), and recurring deposits (RDs). He also elaborated on government-backed insurance schemes, including Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), along with pension schemes such as Atal Pension Yojana (APY) and the National Pension System (NPS).
ADC Nang Koliani Namchoom underscored the significance of financial literacy, particularly for women, and urged participants to share their knowledge with their families and communities.
A detailed presentation on digital transactions, cyber hygiene, and preventive measures against financial fraud was given by RBI manager Vivek Patidar.
Participants were informed about safe online banking practices and corrective measures in case of financial fraud. Financial literacy posters were also distributed during the session.
Earlier in the day, another financial literacy programme on Women’s Prosperity was organized by RBI in Jona village, Namsai, facilitated by NABARD and Arunachal State Rural Livelihood Mission (ArSRLM). The session included participation from RBI, NABARD, local bank managers, ArSRLM officials, and SHG members.