India – The Salesian Institute in Golaghat organises the National Conference on Financial Literacy
Golaghat, India – February 2024 – A National Conference on Financial Literacy was held from 1-2 February at the Manllio Research Centre at Don Bosco College Golaghat on the theme: "Strengthening the Nation: Improving Financial Literacy for a Prosperous Future". The Conference was organised by Don Bosco College in collaboration with other institutions, such as BSE Limited and Research and Publication Cell. The event opened with an address by Fr Jerry Thomas, SDB, Director of the Salesian Institute in Jorhat, who stressed the crucial role of financial literacy in promoting economic growth, business ethics and individual prosperity. The conference then reiterated the importance of inclusive financial education, which responds to the different needs of various demographic groups. There was also discussion on how to overcome barriers and how to reduce poverty and how to address women's financial literacy. Room was given, especially on the second day, to the interaction between technology and financial literacy. Participants and speakers also stressed the need for collaboration between government, educational institutions and the private sector.