Reserve Bank of India Awareness Program was organised by the Office of the Dean of Student Welfare & the School of Management, Pondicherry University in association with Axis Bank. On 23rd July at the university campus.
The event commenced with a warm welcome by Prof. Y. Venkata Rao, Dean – Students’ Welfare, who underscored the significance of financial literacy and awareness in today’s dynamic economic landscape. Following this, Mr. Vincent from Axis Bank introduced the theme of the session — “Awareness on the RBI Ombudsman Scheme” — setting the tone for the deliberations ahead.
Prof. K. Tharanikkarasu, Director of Studies, spoke about the evolving nature of banking and highlighted the growing importance of digital safety in an era rife with online scams and financial fraud. Prof. Clement Lourdes, Director – Culture, further emphasised the relevance of financial safety and vigilance in the digital age.
Prof. Rajneesh Bhutani, Registrar (i/c), commended the organisers and stressed that such initiatives are timely and essential, particularly for students navigating an increasingly digitised financial environment.