KAU organises financial literacy programme for farmers in collaboration with RBI and lead bank
Kerala Agricultural University organized a financial literacy program called 'Dhanapadham' for local farmers in collaboration with the RBI and Canara Bank. The initiative aimed to educate farmers on digital banking, credit schemes, and protection against financial fraud.
Why it matters
Improving financial literacy among the farming community is crucial for promoting digital inclusion and protecting rural populations from economic exploitation.
The Department of Banking & Finance Management, College of Co-operation, Banking & Finance Management, Kerala Agricultural University, has organised “Dhanapadham,” a financial literacy programme for farmers. The programme was held at the Green Army Training Centre, Athani, Thrissur, in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Thiruvananthapuram, and the Lead Bank Office, Canara Bank, Thrissur district.
The programme was conducted as part of the Experiential Learning Programme of the final-year B.Sc. (Hons.) Co-operation & Banking students with the objective of disseminating financial literacy among farmers, particularly in the areas of digital banking, farmer-centred credit schemes, and safe financial practices.
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