RBI to observe financial literacy week during February 14-18

The Reserve Bank of India will observe 'financial literacy week' during February 14-18. 

New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will observe `financial literacy week` during February 14-18, in order to propagate financial education messages among the public across the country. The theme of this year`s week-long financial literacy and awareness programme will be "Go Digital, Go Secure". 

This theme is one of the strategic objectives of the National Strategy for Financial Education 2020-2025. The focus will be on creating awareness about (a) Convenience of digital transactions; (b) Security of digital transactions; and (c) Protection of customers, the RBI said in a statement. 

"Banks have been advised to disseminate the information and create awareness among their customers and the general public. Further, RBI will undertake a mass media campaign during the month of February 2022 to disseminate essential financial awareness messages to the general public," it said. Also Read: NHA allows beneficiaries to create Ayushman Bharat accounts via Aarogya Setu, check how