State

Rajasthan

Regulator / Enforcement Authority

RBI

Category of Awareness Programmes/Media Campaigns

Awareness programs for the public

Date when it was organized

18 March 2016

Location

SATCOM,Jaipur

Description of awareness programme

DNBS, Jaipur conducted an Investor Awareness Programme (IAP) on March 18, 2016 at 11.00 a.m using the Satellite Communication Network (SATCOM). It is a very powerful and widespread communication platform providing two-way Satellite Interactive Terminals (SIT) installed and connected to 32 Zilla Parishads and one way Receive Only Terminals (ROT) installed and connected to 237 panchayats samiti/ blocks of the State. The programme is first of its kind and it was live telecast in all districts and blocks of Rajasthan connected with the satellite link. At the outset, Smt Kaya Tripathi, General Manager, DNBS, welcomed all the viewers and emphasised on the need to conduct such programmes and precautions to be taken before investing their hard-earned money. The participants were informed about NBFCs and NBFCs eligible to accept public deposits. Shri R.P.Singh, AGM, apprised the audience of the risks involved in depositing / investing of their money in ‘Get Rich Quick’ schemes. They were cautioned about lucrative offers on deposits and easy loans at very low rates of interest offered by fraudsters. They were made aware of Ponzi / multi-level marketing schemes. The participants were also cautioned about fake SMS’s and e-mails. They were shown cartoon film Mani Loses Money and advertisements designed by CO were displayed in the form of a PPT along with other Financial Literacy material.

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