Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, Nov 20: One day financial inclusion and literacy programme was organised at Government Higher Secondary School, Gujjru Nagrota by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) to create awareness among school children about financial literacy.
The main participants were Aman Kalsotra, DDM, NABARD, Kathua, Vijay Padha, Director, SBI-RSETI, Kathua, RK Mishra, Branch Manager, J&K Bank, Gujjru Nagrota, KK Bharadwaj, CMD, KYASC, Kamal Kishore Badyal, Principal, GHSS, Gujjru Nagrota, lecturers, teachers and student of GHSS, Gujjru Nagrota.
On the occasion, DDM, NABARD informed them about the importance of banks and need for development through banks. He explained the importance of “Jan Dhan Yojana” launched by Prime Minister, where the account holders will be provided RUPAY debit card, overdraft facility and insurance cover.
A quiz completion was also held on the occasion and prizes were distributed.
Vijay Padha explained the importance of skill training. He informed that the training provided at SBI-R-SETI is free of cost, where boarding and lodging facility is also available. He impressed upon the students to understand how they can develop through banks, as the jobs are getting less it’s the entrepreneurial abilities which will get them ahead in life. He asked them to organize themselves in groups, learn skill development courses and improve their living conditions. He asked all the students to open no-frill accounts to their advantage, as it is a zero balance account and avail education loan for enhancement of their education.
RK Mishra interacted with the students and explained different schemes of J&K Bank, Kathua.
Kamal Kishore Badyal impressed upon the students to analyse the opportunities being opened through banks and avail its benefits. He asked students to open their bank accounts and open their minds to the new opportunities unfolding in the country. He also asked them to change with the changing times and adopt new practice.
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