Ganderbal, Sept 26, :
In a bid to promote financial literacy and expand the reach of social security schemes, the Lead District Office Ganderbal on Friday hosted a Mega Financial Inclusion and Achievement Camp at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Ganderbal.
The programme was graced by Shri Abdul Gufran, Under Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, who attended as the Chief Guest, while Mr. Syed Faheem Bihaki, Additional Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, joined as the Guest of Honour.
Speaking on the occasion, the dignitaries emphasized the importance of bringing people into the ambit of social security schemes like PMSBY, PMJJBY, JDY, and APY. They urged the public to avail the benefits of these initiatives, which are aimed at safeguarding individuals and families against financial uncertainties.
A large number of participants, including ICDS Project Workers, NRLM Self Help Groups, and representatives from various government departments, reaffirmed their commitment to spreading awareness about financial inclusion and ensuring wider participation in the schemes.
The Chief Guest applauded the District Administration and the Lead District Office Ganderbal for their outstanding enrollment achievements under different financial inclusion schemes.
He also lauded the relentless efforts of CFL teams, banking officials, and line departments in connecting the common people with formal financial services.
The event drew enthusiastic participation from departments such as ICDS, NRLM, Handicrafts & Handloom, District Industries Centre, Health, AYUSH, Labour, Education, Food & Safety, as well as representatives from CFLs of Safapora, Kangan, and Ganderbal, FLCC Ganderbal led by Mr. Zahoor Malik, and Business Correspondents.
Prominent dignitaries present included Cluster Head Syed Irfan, Lead District Manager Ganderbal Mr. Gazanfer Hussain, CEO Ganderbal Mr. Oneel Kumar Bhat, Mr. Shabir Ahmad (Incharge Lead Bank CHQ Srinagar), Principal GHSS Ganderbal Mr. Sajad Ahmad Wani, Dr. Zahoor Ahmad (BMO Ganderbal), and DPO ICDS Ms. Bureeda Majeed along with faculty members, students, and locals in large numbers.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Shabir Ahmad, Incharge Lead District Bank Department Srinagar, while the proceedings were conducted by Bilal Bhat, noted campaigner, social reformer, and motivational speaker.
