Kargil, Jul 30: Villagers in Tiket and Bartoo under Block Barsoo received a boost in financial awareness as a Financial Literacy Camp was conducted today under the Jan Suraksha Campaign. Organised by the CRISIL Foundation in collaboration with SBI RSETI, SBI Sankoo, and PNB Sankoo, the outreach event drew active participation from local residents and saw the presence of the Lead District Manager.
The session aimed to broaden financial understanding in rural areas, with a strong focus on familiarising attendees with government-backed welfare schemes and banking procedures. Topics ranged from the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana to social security offerings like the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, and Atal Pension Yojana.
In addition to welfare schemes, the camp addressed the growing concern over digital frauds, offering guidance on safe banking practices. Sessions on KYC compliance and procedures for reactivating dormant or unclaimed accounts were also part of the curriculum.
Villagers were introduced to a suite of credit and loan schemes aimed at supporting inclusive financial growth, including Self Help Group financing, the Kisan Credit Card initiative, and the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana. These schemes were explained in detail to help participants access formal credit channels more efficiently.
Further extending the reach of the programme, SBI RSETI held an Entrepreneurship Awareness session to inform unemployed youth and aspiring entrepreneurs about various no-cost skill development trainings. The module aimed to promote self-reliance through practical avenues for livelihood creation.
The gathering marked a meaningful step in demystifying financial systems and building awareness around vital economic entitlements in remote communities. Local response was enthusiastic, underlining the demand for such grassroots initiatives in the region.
