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Aim to equip young talents with skills for dynamic financial landscape: NSE CEO
Mumbai, March 12: We aim to nurture a knowledgeable ecosystem for corporates and investors and equip young talents with the skills needed in today’s dynamic financial landscape, National Stock Exchange (NSE) MD and CEO, Ashishkumar Chauhan, has said.
Food literacy in schools can cut undernourishment by 14 pc, say experts
New Delhi, March 11: Integrating food literacy into school curriculums could reduce undernourishment by up to 14 per cent, experts revealed at the Nutrition Conclave 2025.
Literacy rate among Muslims 79.5 per cent, other religions 80.9: Minority Affairs Ministry
New Delhi, March 10: As per Annual Report, Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), 2023-24, the literacy rate among Muslims is 79.5 per cent for persons aged 7 years and above, while literacy rate for all religions for the same age group is 80.9 per cent, the Parliament was informed on Monday.
India-Israel hold research symposium on financial resilience and inclusivity
New Delhi, March 8: The Israeli embassy partnered with Bennett University and the FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) to host a first-of-its-kind Research Symposium on financial literacy, investment behaviour, and gender at Federation House, New Delhi on Friday.
90 pc of rural women entrepreneurs in India save a portion of their monthly income: Report
Mumbai, March 6: A whopping 90 per cent of rural women entrepreneurs in India save a portion of their monthly income, according to a new report ahead of International Women's Day 2025.
44 % women opt for Rs 1 crore term insurance; strong uptake in Tier 1 cities, lower penetration in Tier 2-3: Report
New Delhi, March 6: Women in India are increasingly taking charge of their financial security, as about 44 per cent of women purchasing term insurance now opt for a cover of Rs 1 crore or more, according to the data released by Policybazaar.
Digital literacy should be widely promoted among people, Andhra CM directs officials
Amaravathi, March 3: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Monday directed the officials to make every effort to make every citizen as a "digital literate", thus transforming the entire State as a total digital literacy State", an official statement said.
IIT Delhi, EXL empowers 500 micro-level women entrepreneurs through action research
New Delhi, March 3: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi on Monday announced the launch of an action research project to empower more than 500 women members of Self-Help Groups (SHG) across North India.
Delhi HC issues guidelines for use of smartphones in schools
New Delhi, March 2: The Delhi High Court has issued a slew of guidelines for the use of smartphones in schools, saying that while students should not be barred from carrying smartphones but the use of mobile devices in school must be regulated and monitored.
New Investors prefer mutual funds, while experienced investors diversify with real estate and Gold: Report
New Delhi, February 25: New investors in India are more inclined toward stocks and mutual funds, while those with over a decade of experience prefer a mix of real estate, gold, and equity investments, according to a report by StockGro and 1Lattice.
Tripura: Governor stresses financial empowerment of women for national progress at Financial Literacy Week 2025 inauguration
Agartala, February 25: Tripura Governor N Indrasena Reddy attended the launch of Financial Literacy Week (FLW) 2025, organised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), with the theme "Financial Literacy: Women's Prosperity."
RBI launches Financial Literacy Week 2025 with a focus on women's prosperity
Mumbai, February 24: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched the tenth edition of Financial Literacy Week (FLW) 2025 on Monday, with the theme "Financial Literacy: Women's Prosperity."
Himachal Pradesh to collaborate with UNESCO to strengthen education: Minister Thakur
Shimla, Feb 21: Himachal Pradesh Education Minister Rohit Thakur on Friday said the government would collaborate with UNESCO to strengthen quality, equitable and inclusive education for every child in the state.
Rajasthan Election Dept launches voter literacy club campaign in schools
Jaipur, Feb 17: Rajasthan Election Department on Monday launched a campaign to establish, strengthen, and operate Voter Literacy Clubs (ELC) in government and private higher secondary schools across the state.
India promoting digital, financial literacy among women entrepreneurs in rural areas: Govt at UN
New Delhi, Feb 12: India is promoting digital, and financial literacy among women entrepreneurs in rural areas, said Savitri Thakur, Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
6.39 cr villagers gained digital literacy under DISHA scheme in 2017-24: Jitin Prasada
New Delhi, Feb 9: As many as 6.39 crore people were imparted digital literacy between 2017 and 2024 under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA), enabling them to send messages and attach files on mobile phones, according to Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada.
Tripura CM Saha inaugurates State Level Teaching Learning Material exhibition in Agartala
Agartala, February 6: The State Level Teaching Learning Material (TLM) exhibition and competition was inaugurated by Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha at the Rabindra Shatabarshi Bhawan, Agartala, on Thursday. The event, aimed at promoting innovative and low-cost TLMs in schools, saw the participation of over 160 hand-made teaching materials from teachers across all eight districts of Tripura.
NITI Aayog and Nasscom Foundation partner to Digitally Empower 1 lakh lives through Aspirational Blocks Programme
New Delhi, January 21: In a significant step toward bridging the digital divide, NITI Aayog has partnered with Nasscom Foundation to digitally empower one lakh individuals under India's Aspirational Blocks Programme.
NITI Aayog, Nasscom Foundation to digitally empower one lakh lives in India
New Delhi, Jan 20: NITI Aayog and Nasscom Foundation on Monday announced their initiative, aligned with the Pradhan Mantri Digital Saksharta Abhiyan, to digitally empowering one lakh lives in India.
Union Minister Jayant Singh Chaudhary launches solar mobile van training units to empower rural communities
New Delhi, January 17: Union Minister Jayant Singh Chaudhary launched solar mobile van training units in the national capital on Friday with the aim to provide financial and digital literacy in rural parts of the country.
1 pc increase in literacy rate in India, leads to 25 pc rise in female voter's turnout: SBI Report
New Delhi, January 13: One per cent increase in literacy rate in India leads to 25 per cent increase in female voter's turnout, says a report by State Bank of India.