Education dept inks pact with NSE for financial awareness

SHILLONG, Nov 28: The Education department on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSEIL) to promote financial literacy, investor awareness in the securities market, and other training programmes across the state.
This initiative aims to create employment opportunities for rural and urban youth in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector, and seeks to empower state’s youth by providing a platform for skill development in these crucial fields.
The programme is designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills in areas such as financial literacy, capital markets, mutual funds, and the insurance sector. The training, facilitated by NSEIL, will enable beneficiaries to enhance their skill set, improve their employability, and access opportunities in the BFSI sector.
Participants who successfully complete the programme will receive a certificate of achievement from NSEIL, further enhancing their career prospects.
The MoU was signed by the Director of Higher and Technical Education, representing the Education department, and the Chief Business Development Officer of the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.