The workshop reaffirmed the university’s commitment in promoting financial literacy and empowerment as a cornerstone of economic development
Times Headline Bureau
The Department of Economics, Political Science and Sociology at Christ (deemed to be University), Delhi-NCR, successfully organized a workshop, ‘The Journey from Financial Education to Financial Empowerment: Ensuring Investor Protection to Maximize Financial Well-being’. The event brought together experts and thought-leaders to discuss the critical role of financial literacy in empowering individuals and safeguarding their financial interests.
The workshop commenced with a ‘Welcome Address’ by Dr Shivani Chaudhary, Head, Department of Economics. Following this, the inaugural address was delivered by Fr (Dr) Jossy George, Director & Dean of Christ University, Delhi-NCR, who emphasized the importance of financial education in today’s rapidly changing economic landscape.
The session featured an engaging panel discussion moderated by Dr CS Mohapatra, IEPF Chair Professor at NCAER. The esteemed panelists included Sumit Aggarwal, AGM Awareness at IEPFA, ministry of corporate affairs, Sumitra Chowdhury, former director, Financial Stability, DEA, ministry of finance, Varun Gupta, Regional Head, BSE, Delhi, and Dr Anil Kumar, Professor, Delhi School of Economics, and Independent Director on the Board of Directors of Life Insurance Corporation.
The panelists shared their insights on various aspects of financial education and investor protection, highlighting the need for increased awareness and proactive measures to ensure financial well-being. The discussion was followed by a lively Q&A session, where participants had the opportunity to engage directly with the experts.
The event concluded with a ‘Vote of Thanks’ by Dr Jitender Bhandari, Academic Coordinator, Department of Economics, who expressed gratitude to all the speakers, participants and organizers for their contributions to the success of the workshop.
Christ University extends its thanks to Fr Dr Jossy P George, Fr Peter MV, Dr Shivani Chaudhary and Dr Jitender Bhandari for their leadership and support in making this event a valuable learning experience for all attendees. The workshop reaffirmed the university’s commitment in promoting financial literacy and empowerment as a cornerstone of economic development.
Courtesy by: Media Innovation Centre, Christ University, Delhi NCR