With the aim of promoting financial literacy and economic empowerment among women and girls, Sankalp – District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW), Mission Shakti, under the aegis of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, in collaboration with the District Administration, Mokokchung, organised a Financial Awareness Camp on 24th June 2025 at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall, Mokokchung.
Deputy Commissioner Mokokchung, Ajit Kumar Verma, IAS, encouraged the participants to take proactive steps in managing their finances and to utilize various government schemes and benefits tailored for their welfare.
The camp featured insight sessions by officers from various financial institutions and government departments on topics such as: Basics of banking, saving, and budgeting; Digital financial literacy; Safe online transactions; Financial schemes for women; and Access to credit, loans, and entrepreneurship opportunities
The program was chaired by Nukshinaro, Gender Specialist, DHEW, who emphasized the critical role of financial literacy in enabling women to become self-reliant and achieve long-term economic stability. She further highlighted the importance of inclusive and accessible financial education.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Tajungienla, Specialist in Financial Literacy, DHEW, during which she reaffirmed DHEW’s commitment to advancing the welfare and empowerment of women and girls.