Bhatkal: RBI Official conducts Financial Awareness Session at Anjuman College
Bhatkal: A session on financial awareness was held at Anjuman Arts, Science, and Commerce College, Bhatkal, on September 4, 2024. The session began at 11:15 AM and featured V. Hariprasad, Deputy General Manager of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Bangalore, as the guest speaker.
The event was organized by the college's Student Welfare Wing and hosted by Prof. Mohammed Ganim, the Student Welfare Officer. The session opened with a welcome note from Principal Prof. M.K. Shaikh, followed by the recitation of the Qirat.
During the session, Hariprasad spoke on several key topics related to financial awareness. He discussed the importance of the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI) and the National Strategy for Financial Education (NSFE), initiatives aimed at improving financial literacy. He also highlighted the RBI's efforts to reach underserved populations, such as rural youth, self-help groups, and farmers.
Hariprasad provided information on government schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY), explaining their benefits and how they contribute to social security.
The session included an interactive segment where Hariprasad answered questions from students and faculty, making complex financial topics more understandable.
The event also marked 90 years of RBI's existence, with Hariprasad announcing an All-India Quiz Competition for students aged 18-25 years to further financial literacy.
Attendees included Satish, Assistant Manager at RBI Bangalore, Ajaz Alam, Manager at Canara Bank, Bhatkal, and Geeta Naik, a Financial Literacy Consultant.
The session concluded at 12:15 PM with a vote of thanks by Prof. Manjunath Prabhu, Head of the Department of Commerce.
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Mamata alleges BJP disrupted her Bhabanipur rally, Suvendu claims 'she's nervous'
Kolkata (PTI): Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee cut short her speech at a rally in her Bhabanipur constituency, alleging that the BJP was deliberately playing loud music from a nearby public meeting.
A peeved Banerjee said despite having the required permission of the Election Commission, her rally in Chakraberia was disrupted by the BJP, "who want to capture Bengal by intimidation and threat".
"It is not possible for me to go ahead with this meeting. If they can do such a thing in my constituency, imagine how undemocratic the BJP is. If they behave like this, I have to take legal action," she said.
"This is an insult, humiliation. BJP is stepping on our toes to instigate trouble. Not possible to address the gathering in this situation. I am leaving the stage. Please vote for me in your protest," she added.
Banerjee was then seen calling someone over and venting her grievances.
Before leaving the stage, she said, "I will hold a rally tomorrow at the same spot."
TMC supporters then rushed towards the BJP rally, which was later addressed by Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, but security personnel intervened and prevented the situation from escalating.
TMC workers later staged a demonstration outside the local police station and filed a complaint, alleging that the BJP violated the model code of conduct.
A senior TMC leader said another complaint will also be lodged with the Election Commission.
Asked about Banerjee's allegations, Adhikari told reporters after the rally he held nearby, "Her reaction shows she is nervous about the imminent loss."
"There was no violence, no obstruction in her meeting and her behaviour shows her nervousness. On May 4, people of Bhabanipur will celebrate the victory of the BJP," he claimed, alleging that the TMC also tried to disrupt his meeting by playing loud music.
South Kolkata's Bhabanipur, one of the battleground seats in the West Bengal elections, will vote in the second phase on April 29.
