Mizoram Governor inaugurates RBI Financial Literacy Week, releases booklets for financial awareness

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Aizawl office, inaugurated its annual Financial Literacy Week (FL Week) on February 24, with a formal event at the Auditorium of Mizoram Rural Bank Head Office. 
 

Mizoram Governor Gen (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd), presided over the function and released the Financial Literacy Messages Booklets which will be distributed to 513 village libraries across the state, promoting financial awareness at the grassroots level.
 

In his keynote address, T. Lhungdim, General Manager and officer-in-charge of RBI Aizawl, highlighted that the Reserve Bank has been organising Financial Literacy Week since 2016, focusing each year on a specific theme to educate targeted segments of the population. 
 

He noted that the year marks the 10th edition of the initiative, emphasising the importance of raising awareness on key financial topics through dedicated campaigns. He also mentioned that RBI would run a centralised mass media campaign throughout the week to disseminate essential financial literacy messages aligned with this year’s theme.
 

During his inaugural address, the Governor commended RBI for dedicating a week each year to financial literacy and aligning its theme with the Government of India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 mission. He also outlined the central government’s initiatives for credit guarantees, social security, and entrepreneurship development. 
 

Additionally, he urged banks and financial institutions in Mizoram to take proactive measures in expanding financial inclusion. He encouraged them to ensure that every eligible citizen is integrated into the formal financial system, enabling them to benefit from social security schemes and credit guarantee programs.
 

As part of the initiative, T. Lhungdim flagged off the Financial Literacy Van, which will travel across five districts—Aizawl, Serchhip, Lunglei, Hnahtial, and Saitual. The van will spread awareness on financial literacy themes and sub-themes, bringing essential financial knowledge directly to local communities.
 

The event also featured a band performance by the Salvation Army Youth and cultural dances performed by children from the TNT Orphanage, adding a vibrant touch to the programme.