RBI Conducts Financial Literacy Drive at Auckland House Girls’ School

Shimla, July 28: Auckland House School for Girls hosted a dynamic financial literacy programme conducted by the Reserve Bank of India’s Financial Wirazd Club.

The session aimed to equip students with essential financial knowledge, including the difference between needs and wants, saving vs. investing, the concept of compound interest, inflation, insurance, pension planning, and ways to prevent digital fraud.

A skit titled “Compound Interest Saves the Day” highlighted the benefits of early savings, while another act raised awareness about online gaming scams. An interactive quiz further engaged students, covering key concepts like safety, liquidity, diversification, and various types of bank accounts, including those for minors.

The programme also introduced students to career opportunities in the RBI, detailing its recruitment exams and institutional roles.

The RBI team was led by Pitambar Agrawal (Deputy General Manager & HOD), and included Ashish Sharma (Assistant General Manager), Rahul Joshi (Manager), Bikram Bangarh (Assistant Manager), and Meenakshi Badra (Assistant).

School Principal Samarki Samanthroy expressed gratitude to the RBI team and encouraged students to use this knowledge in everyday life and spread financial awareness in their communities.