Niveshak Didi Phase II Launched by IEPFA in Hyderabad
Why in the news
IEPFA has started the second phase of its Niveshak Didi financial-literacy drive, with a launch event in Hyderabad aimed at women in villages.
Key facts
- Launch city: Hyderabad, with a camp at Patelguda Panchayat.
- Organiser: IEPFA, a body under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
- Partner: India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), which brings its rural network into the effort.
- Phase II adds interactive training modules in local languages, covering savings, safe investing, fraud prevention and digital transactions.
- The target group is rural people, particularly women.
About IEPFA and the drive
IEPFA promotes investor education and protection across the country, guards people against financial fraud and supports the redressal of claims. Its stated aim is a financially resilient society built through education and outreach.
Niveshak Didi works through grassroots organisations. The aim is to help women protect their savings, close knowledge gaps and take part in the financial system with confidence.
Exam angle
- Expect questions on the parent ministry: Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
- Link the partner, IPPB, with financial inclusion in rural areas.
- Know the themes: savings, investment safety, fraud prevention and digital transactions.
- Financial-literacy initiatives are favourites for banking and NABARD papers.