Financial Literacy Awareness Programme Held for Villagers of Sacorda Panchayat by Goa Multi-Faculty College
Sacorda, Goa : SPES’s Goa Multi-Faculty College, Dharbandora, in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Panaji Branch and Village Panchayat Sacorda, organized a Financial Literacy Awareness Programme for the villagers of Sacorda Panchayat. The event took place at Smt. Hirabai Talaulikar High School Hall, Sacorda, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
The awareness session focused on empowering the villagers with crucial financial knowledge. Key topics included:
- RBI’s Role: Educating attendees about the Reserve Bank of India’s pivotal role in regulating the country’s financial system.
- Currency Awareness: Guidelines on currency exchange rules and techniques to identify counterfeit notes.
- Fraud Prevention: Steps to prevent financial fraud and procedures for filing complaints in case of fraud incidents.
- NABARD’s Contributions: Insights into the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development’s schemes for agricultural development.
The event witnessed an enthusiastic response from local residents, highlighting the importance of financial awareness in rural communities.
Dignitaries Present:
The programme was graced by several distinguished guests, including:
- Prof. (Dr.) Shaikh Mohammad Parvez Al-Usmani, Principal, SPES’s Goa Multi-Faculty College.
- Mr. Krishnakumar S., Deputy General Manager, RBI Panaji Branch.
- Ms. Brenda Rodrigues, Manager, RBI Panaji Branch.
- Mrs. Priya Pradeep Khandeparkar, Sarpanch, Sacorda Village Panchayat.
- Ms. Prachi Balve, Representative of Smt. Hirabai Talaulikar High School.
The programme successfully educated the villagers on financial literacy and equipped them with tools to safeguard their financial well-being. It served as an essential step in fostering informed and financially secure rural communities.
This collaborative effort highlights the commitment of Goa Multi-Faculty College, RBI, and the Sacorda Panchayat to promote financial awareness and development in the region.
