As part of the three-month saturation campaign for Financial Inclusion schemes, a campaign for saturation of the same, organised by the Financial Inclusion and Development Department (FIDD), Kohima, was conducted on August 30 at Sirhima Village GP, Medziphema block.
Chief General Manager, FIDDD, RBI CO, R. Giridharan, in his short speech, quoted a saying from Benjamin Franklin,” A penny saved is a penny earned”, saying saving money is just as valuable as earning it because it increases your wealth. He emphasised the importance of banking as an important part of life. He also explained to the gathering the importance of these saturation camps and how they will benefit the people, the importance of re-KYC and the opportunity provided by the banks and benefit from such camps.
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Deputy General Manager (C&A), BoB Zonal Office, Guwahati, Biswajit Swain, highlighted financial inclusion. Surabhi Bhattacharyya, Deputy General Manager (B&O) SBI Administrative Office, Jorhat, explains the need for awareness of social security schemes such as PMSBY, PMJJBY and APY and the objective of basic banking facilities and benefits of such schemes.
ADC Medziphema, P James Swu, NCS, highlighted the general ground perspective and briefed the gathering on the importance of KYC. He also concluded by urging the people to fully avail the opportunity provided by the camp to clarify doubts and be equipped with all the banking facilities. \
Sibo Nekhini, General Manager (O-i-C), RBI Kohima highlighted on financial security schemes and financial & digital Literacy, and also enrollment in the schemes like PMJJBY, PMSBY, APY, etc and how to avail the benefits. He also briefed on the awareness of digital fraud prevention.
The welcome address was presented by Nenei Hansing, Lead District Manager, Chumukedima and the vote of thanks was given by Mangta Snouts, AGM RBI, Kohima.
The campaign, which started from 1st July – 30th September 2025, aims to ensure universal coverage under various government-sponsored financial schemes and promote financial inclusion and development in the region. During this saturation campaign at Sirhima village, 300 villagers were sensitized on key financial topics.
