District Social Welfare Office conducts digital, financial literacy programme for senior citizens
The District Social Welfare Office in Tiruchi is hosting a five-day digital and financial literacy program for senior citizens. The initiative aims to protect the elderly from cybercrime and help them navigate modern banking and digital services.
Why it matters
As financial services move online, senior citizens are increasingly vulnerable to fraud, making such educational programs essential for their security.
Senior citizens have been advised on how to stay alert while carrying out online transactions and avoid becoming victims of financial fraud.
The session was held by Anantha Ganesh, founder and director, Bodhi Multiverse UK, on Wednesday, as part of a five-day awareness programme conducted by the District Social Welfare Office in Tiruchi.
The programme, held from October 8 at Anbu Cholai, a day-care centre for the aged under the auspices of Paavai Foundation in Ponmalaipatti, aimed to promote digital and financial literacy among senior citizens. It included sessions on digital devices, pension services, banking, financial independence, entrepreneurship and consolidation.
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