A seminar on Jan Dhan Yojana was organized by the NSS unit of Dr. NSAM PU College, Mangaluru on 4th March 2023 at the college auditorium to provide detailed information to the students about the scheme, its benefits etc. The resource person was Mr. Latheesh, Consultant, Center for Economic Literacy, Mangaluru.
The seminar was inaugurated by Mrs. Latha Basavaraju, Enrollment Manager, State Bank of India, Mangaluru Regional Business Office. She informed the gathering that Jan Dhan Yojana is a financial inclusion scheme launched by the Prime Minister of India, Sri Narendra Modi on 28th August 2014 to provide every household in India with access to basic banking services, including a bank account, debit card and insurance. There is no requirement of maintaining a minimum deposit. The aim is to ensure that every common citizen has basic banking knowledge, thus contributing to his own progress and that of the nation too.
The key note speaker Mr. Latheesh explained that under the Jan Dhan Yojana, college students can open a bank account with zero balance and zero cost. “This has made it easier for students to access banking services, especially those from low-income groups who may not have been able to afford traditional banking services. Students can now receive subsidies directly into their bank accounts, making it easier for them to manage their finances”, he said.
Principal Dr. Naveen Shetty K in his presidential address said that the seminar has provided the students with sufficient banking information, which will help them manage their finances better.
On this occasion, the amount collected by NSS students was handed over in the form of financial assistance to the father of a student who was suffering from illness. All the staff members and NSS student volunteers were present on the occasion.
The program was coordinated by Mrs. Sandhya, NSS Officer.
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