Suhail Rather

Bandipora, October 17 (KNS): A financial awareness camp for persons with disabilities was organised by the CFL RDS team, Bandipora, at the Old Hospital on Saturday to promote financial literacy, inclusion and awareness of banking services and government-sponsored schemes.

During the programme, Area Manager CFL RDS, Shabir Ahmad, sensitised participants about various banking products and government-sponsored financial schemes. FLCC official Mohammad Younis briefed them on social security schemes, including their benefits and eligibility criteria.

LDO Amir and CFL RDS Field Coordinator Asheq Manzoor interacted with participants and discussed their grievances and issues related to financial services.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelGuidance was also provided to help address the concerns raised during the session.

The camp focused on improving awareness about savings, banking facilities, digital financial services and social security benefits, enabling participants to make informed financial decisions and access schemes for which they are eligible.

Such initiatives are important in strengthening financial inclusion, particularly by helping persons with disabilities access banking facilities and government benefits with greater awareness and independence. The Department of Financial Services has also emphasised the need for accessible and inclusive financial services for persons with disabilities. (KNS)