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The Ministry of Finance has implemented several measures to bolster the Kisan Credit Card ecosystem, aiming to improve credit access and digital inclusion for farmers, particularly small and marginal ones. These initiatives include revised Priority Sector Lending guidelines by the Reserve Bank of India, an interest subvention scheme, increased collateral-free
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To mark International Women's Day, the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) and the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) organized a workshop aimed at empowering women and youth through financial education. The event emphasized financial literacy, digital safety, and gender equity in financial participation, supporting
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The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) has significantly bolstered India's financial literacy through its diverse initiatives. Partnering with India Post Payments Bank, the IEPFA has launched the "Niveshak Didi" program, aiming to educate communities about financial safety and literacy. By conducting over 1,110
AIM
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog has partnered with CFA Institute India to enhance financial literacy and governance in India's innovation ecosystem. This collaboration aims to support Atal Tinkering Labs, Incubation Centres, and startups by providing structured financial education and capacity-building programs. The partnership will also
Financial Inclusion
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has successfully concluded a four-month Nationwide Financial Inclusion Saturation Campaign, achieving significant milestones in financial inclusion. The campaign, which aimed to enroll eligible citizens in key financial schemes, resulted in the organization of 2,67,345 camps and the opening of 1.11 crore
Niveshak Shivir
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) is organizing a ‘Niveshak Shivir’ in Amritsar on November 1, 2025, to empower investors and streamline grievance redressal for unclaimed dividends. The event will facilitate direct interactions between investors, companies, and Registrars and Transfer Agents (RTAs), providing on-the-spot KYC updates and resolution
NPS Diwas 2025
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) celebrated NPS Diwas 2025 in New Delhi, focusing on expanding pension coverage and strengthening India's retirement ecosystem. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the importance of financial independence and the necessity of pension planning for all citizens. The event featured
financial literacy
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) has launched Phase II of its Niveshak Didi initiative in Hyderabad, aimed at enhancing financial literacy among rural women. The program focuses on empowering communities through financial awareness, interactive training, and collaboration with grassroots organizations. The launch event included a financial awareness
IEPFA
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) organized a successful one-day camp, Niveshak Shivir, in Hyderabad, providing a platform for investors to resolve pending claims and enhance financial literacy. The event attracted over 360 participants and featured direct interactions with officials from IEPFA and SEBI, facilitating the resolution of
Atal Pension Yojana
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) held the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) Annual Felicitation Programme in New Delhi, recognizing the contributions of various banking institutions in achieving significant enrolment milestones. With over 8.11 crore total enrolments and more than 1.17 crore new subscribers in the last
Niveshak Shivir
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) is organizing 'Niveshak Shivir' in Hyderabad on August 30, 2025, to assist investors with unclaimed dividends and shares. This initiative aims to enhance financial literacy and streamline the claims process by providing direct access to investor services, including KYC updates
financial literacy
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have launched initiatives to promote financial literacy among rural populations, establishing 2,421 Financial Literacy Centres (FLCs) nationwide. The definition of microfinance loans has been simplified, easing restrictions on loan amounts and terms. Additionally,