Early Times Report JAMMU, June 11: In an effort to provide experiential learning beyond the classroom, Jodhamal Public School organized an educational visit to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Jammu, for Class XII Economics students of the 2025-26 session. The visit aimed to give students a first-hand understanding of the working and regulatory functions of the country's central bank. The session began with a warm welcome by Jeenat Chugh and Saurabh, Assistant Manager, Human Resource Management Department. Students were then guided through a series of insightful presentations by RBI officials from key departments. Highlights included an overview of currency issuance and monetary regulation by Gaganpreet from the Issue Department; the role of Regional Rural Banks and treasury operations by Neha Mattoo from the Banking Department; financial literacy and inclusion initiatives by Amandeep from the Financial Inclusion and Development Department; grievance redressal mechanisms by Rahul from the Ombudsman Department; and foreign exchange regulation by Kapil from the Foreign Exchange Department. The visit was further enriched by an interactive session with senior RBI officials - G.S. Maullik, Deputy General Manager, and Amandeep Singh, Manager - who engaged students in a discussion on key economic challenges and current financial trends. The session concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Ashish Maharaj, Head of the Economics Department, who expressed gratitude to the RBI officials for their time and guidance. He was joined by faculty members Anjali Gupta, Geetanjali, and Rajan. This educational visit was a part of Jodhamal Public School's ongoing commitment to holistic learning, offering students an opportunity to connect academic knowledge with real-world economic practices and deepen their understanding of India's financial ecosystem. |