Financial Literacy Awareness Programme
Empowering Informed Choices in the Digital Financial World
HERDS, in partnership with D.C.C. Bank, Kadapa and NABARD, Hyderabad, organized a Digital Financial Literacy Awareness Programme across 500 villages in Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh. This initiative aimed to educate rural communities about the importance of digital financial tools and practices, empowering them to participate in the evolving digital economy.
HERDS remains committed to promoting financial inclusion and ensuring that rural communities are equipped to benefit from digital financial opportunities. This initiative, supported by D.C.C. Bank, Kadapa, and NABARD, reflects our continuous efforts to bridge the digital divide and empower rural India through financial literacy.
HERDS remains committed to promoting financial inclusion and ensuring that rural communities are equipped to benefit from digital financial opportunities. This initiative, supported by D.C.C. Bank, Kadapa, and NABARD, reflects our continuous efforts to bridge the digital divide and empower rural India through financial literacy.
Project Objectives and Focus Areas
- Educated participants about mobile banking, UPI payments, and internet banking for secure and cashless transactions.
- Introduced Aadhaar-linked bank accounts and their benefits in accessing government subsidies and schemes.
- Provided training on digital payment security to protect participants from online fraud and scams.
- Encouraged rural communities to adopt cashless transactions for day-to-day financial activities.
- Explained the importance of using banking apps and portals for accessing rural development schemes and welfare programs.
- Informed participants about financial planning, savings, and credit management using digital platforms.
Category :
Awareness
Supported by :
DCCB Kadapa & NABARD
Period:
2016
Location:
YSR District
Impact and Outcomes
The Digital Financial Literacy Programme successfully:
Reached
Reached 500 villages, engaging and educating thousands of rural participants.
Empowered
Empowered individuals to embrace digital transactions, promoting financial inclusion in rural areas
Secure Online Practices
Built awareness about secure online practices, reducing the risks of digital fraud
Access to Govt Services
Facilitated access to government services and financial schemes, enabling economic empowerment.