Odisha Finance Secretary Urges Bankers: Boost Financial Literacy for Poor

• Odisha finance secretary Sanjeeb Kumar Mishra urged bankers to increase financial literacy among poor and rural people.
• The call was made at an RBI event celebrating Financial Literacy Week, emphasizing protection against financial fraudsters.
• Mishra highlighted that poor families receive significant government aid, making them vulnerable to even small frauds.
• He stressed the need to protect tribal and rural residents, especially those who don't understand Odia, through tailored campaigns.
• RBI's Financial Literacy Week (Feb 9-13) focuses on 'KYC – First Step towards Safe Banking'.