Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 30: Reserve Bank of India in collaboration with Government SPMR College of Commerce, conducted an awareness programme on Banking Ombudsman Scheme and Ombudsman Scheme for digital transactions.
The programme started with a welcome note presented by Prof. Sandhya Bhardwaj. The programme was presided over by P. Shimrah, Banking Ombudsman and Ombudsman for Digital Transactions for Jammu and Kashmir, who enlightened the faculty and students about the basic principles of financial planning, particularly, financial literacy, budget planning, planned and wise spending, financial freedom and investment.
H.S. Verma, Secretary, Office of Banking Ombudsman and Ombudsman for Digital Transactions educated the participants about the importance of Banking Ombudsman Scheme for resolving banking complaints. He further stated that the Banking Ombudsman Scheme is free, fast, fair and effective mechanism. He also advised the audience to keep a watch on SMS for all the activities in their bank accounts and report immediately to the bank if any unauthorised transaction takes place. He urged the participants to be vigilant while using online banking, ATM and not to reveal Pin/OTP to anybody. He also handled the questions of the participants after the session.
Prof. (Dr.) Anil Gupta, Principal, Government SPMR College of Commerce highlighted the importance of conducting such awareness programmes and how students can be cautious while operating their banking transactions. Prof. Neeraj Sharma, Prof. Monika Malhotra, Prof. Sandhya Bhardwaj and Prof. Savita Jamwal coordinated the programme successfully.
The benefit of the programme was attained by nearly 400 students of B.Com, B.Com Honours, BBA, BCA, Integrated M.Com and M.Com (PG) and all the teachers of the college.
The programme was anchored by Dr. Sakshi Sharma and Prof. Bharti Slathia presented the formal vote of thanks.
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