On April 30, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Financial Inclusion Development Department, Panaji, conducted a Financial Literacy Awareness Camp for migrant workers at Patto to mark International Labour Day. The event, graced by RBI Regional Director Shri Prabhakar Jha, aimed to promote financial inclusion and secure banking practices among the migrant workforce.
**Key Highlights and Data Points:**
* **Participants:** Approximately 80 migrant workers attended the session.
* **Educational Topics:** The camp covered saving habits, digital transactions, e-KYC usage, and protection against financial fraud. It emphasized the RBI awareness slogan: *"RBI Kehta Hai Jaankar Baniye, Satark Rahiye."*
* **Government Schemes:** Participants were educated on several social security schemes, including:
* Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)
* Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)
* Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
* **Banking Facilitation:** The camp provided on-the-spot bank account opening and scheme enrollment services facilitated by State Bank of India (SBI) and Canara Bank.
**Administrative Details:**
* **Posted Date:** May 04, 2026
* **Release ID:** 2257774
* **Location:** Panaji (PIB Mumbai/PIB Panaji)
* **Contact/Social Media:**
* **Twitter:** @PIBMumbai
* **Email:** pibmumbai[at]gmail[dot]com
* **Platforms:** Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube (/PIBMumbai)
Key Entities Referenced
Reserve Bank of India (RBI): The central banking regulator that organized the financial literacy initiative to drive financial inclusion and safe banking practices among migrant workers.
Financial Literacy Awareness Camp: A targeted program aimed at educating migrant workers on saving habits, digital transactions, and protection against financial fraud.
PMJJBY, PMSBY, and APY: Government social security schemes (Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, and Atal Pension Yojana) for which on-the-spot enrollment was provided.
Panaji, Goa: The central location (specifically Patto) where the initiative was implemented to serve the regional migrant worker population.
Ministry of Finance
RBI Organised Financial Literacy Camp for
Migrant Workers on International Labour Day
Posted On: 04 MAY 2026 12:19PM by PIB Mumbai
On the occasion of International Labour Day, the Reserve Bank of India, Financial
Inclusion Development Department, Panaji conducted a Financial Literacy
Awareness Camp for migrant workers to promote financial inclusion and safe
banking practices among migrant workers at Patto on April 30, 2026. The
programme was graced by Shri Prabhakar Jha, Regional Director, RBI.
Around 80 participants were educated on saving habits, various Govt schemes like
PMJJBY, PMSBY, APY, use of banking services e-KYC, digital transactions, and
protection against financial fraud. RBI’s message RBI Kehta Hai Jaankar Baniye,
Satark Rahiye was highlighted during the programme.
The camp also facilitated on-the-spot bank account opening and enrolment in
various Government schemes, helping workers access formal financial services and
social security benefits through SBI and Canara Bank.
The initiative aims to empower migrant workers to make informed financial decisions
and secure their future.
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