A Financial and Digital Literacy Camp, supported under the Financial Inclusion Fund (FIF) managed by NABARD, was successfully conducted at Viswema village, Kohima on 19th August, 2025. The program was organized by the State Bank of India (SBI), Kohima branch, with a focus on spreading awareness about banking systems and social security schemes such as PMSBY, PMJJBY, APY, and PMJDY.
The event was chaired by SDO (C) Jakhama, Vineikho Tetso, who also delivered the welcome address. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of financial literacy in rural communities to enable informed financial decisions and improve access to formal banking services.
Anthony K. Nguori, Assistant Branch Manager of SBI Kohima, highlighted the objective of the financial literacy initiative, stating that it aims to educate participants about the fundamentals of banking, including account opening procedures, KYC compliance, and the importance of member nomination in accounts.
Temsumeren, Lead District Manager (LDM) of LBO Kohima, delivered an informative session on government-sponsored Social Security Schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Atal Pension Yojana (APY), and Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY). He elaborated on the eligibility, benefits, and enrollment procedures for each scheme.
Chief Manager of SLBC, H. Lalhlimpuia, and Assistant General Manager of RBI, K. Samuel Liangousiam, were also present at the camp. The camp witnessed active participation from the local residents of Viswema village, who engaged with the resource persons and clarified their doubts related to banking and insurance services.
(Shahlong, IA Jakhama)
