| Mega camp organized under DFS Saturation Campaign at Maya Resorts, Palli, Bari Brahmana | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 30: A Mega Camp under the Saturation Campaign of the Department of Financial Services (DFS) was organised by the State Bank of India in coordination with the Reserve Bank of India to promote financial inclusion, social security schemes, digital banking awareness, and financial literacy among the public.
The programme was graced by the presence of the following senior officials:
Vibha Gupta, Deputy General Manager, Reserve Bank of India
Ram Swaroop, Deputy General Manager, Reserve Bank of India
Yogeshwar Bambra, Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India
Vikramjeet Singh, Assistant General Manager, State Bank of India
Chander Mohan Bhat, Assistant General Manager, State Bank of India
During the camp, the senior officials highlighted the importance of financial inclusion and encouraged the public to avail themselves of various government-sponsored financial and social security schemes.
Key Areas Covered During the Camp
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)?The importance of opening PMJDY accounts to bring unbanked individuals into the formal banking system was emphasised. Special attention was given to opening accounts for members of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
Social Security Schemes?Detailed information was provided on the following government-sponsored schemes:
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY): Providing life insurance coverage to eligible subscribers.
Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY): Providing accident insurance coverage to eligible subscribers.
Atal Pension Yojana (APY): Promoting pension security for eligible subscribers, particularly those working in the unorganised sector.
The officials stressed the importance of enrolling eligible beneficiaries in these schemes to ensure financial protection for themselves and their families against unforeseen circumstances.
Financial Security for Underprivileged Workers?The importance of insurance and pension coverage for economically weaker sections and workers in the unorganised sector was highlighted. Participants were encouraged to understand the benefits of social security schemes and protect their families against financial hardship in the event of death, accidents, or old age.
Cyber Fraud Awareness?The officials sensitised participants about the increasing incidence of cyber fraud and digital banking scams. They advised the public to remain vigilant, never share OTPs, PINs, passwords, or other confidential banking information, and promptly report suspicious transactions. |
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