PIB ‘Vartalap’ Highlights 12 Years of Progress in Financial Inclusion and Digital Empowerment
Incorporating livelihood activities into financial inclusion is the main focus, as true financial inclusion aims to empower individuals by linking financial access with sustainable income-generating opportunities, enabling them to improve their economic well-being, build resilience and participate more effectively in the growth and development process of nation said Ms. Sushmita Phukan, Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India (RBI). She was addressing at the regional media workshop ‘Vartalap’ organised by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Guwahati, under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting in collaboration with the State Bank of India (SBI), today on the theme “12 Years of Vishwas, Vikas and Jan-Kalyan: Empowerment Through Financial Inclusion.”
The event began with welcome remarks by Shri Kripa Shankar Yadav (IIS), Additional Director General, PIB North-East Zone, who highlighted the importance of effective communication between the government and media in creating awareness about various public welfare initiatives.
Earlier in the day, a Medical Health Camp with the support of AIIMS Guwahati was organised for media participants, offering health consultations from specialists including general physicians, dentists, ENT and orthopaedic experts.
The programme brought together media professionals, government representatives, financial institutions, experts and media students to discuss the journey, progress and impact of financial inclusion initiatives in Assam and across the country.
