New Delhi: The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) organised the annual half marathon ‘Niveshak Mashal’ to promote financial literacy and investor awareness. The event was a part of the celebrations of the 8th Foundation Day of IEPFA, a PIB press release stated.
This year’s event saw the participation of over 4,500 participants from more than 45 schools and local communities. The marathon was flagged off by Anita Shah Akella, CEO of IEPFA and Joint Secretary, MCA. The event will promote financial literacy and investor awareness among people from all walks of life.
The initiative aims to reach diverse communities and promote financial literacy through innovative methods. It also aims to foster a culture of informed financial decision-making across India.
In conjunction with the marathon, IEPFA also hosted a conference on ‘Role of Financial Education in Promoting Investor Awareness and Protection’. The conference was moderated by Dr. C.S. Mohahotra, IEPF Chair Professor at NCAER. The event witnessed the participation of eminent speakers including Samiksha Lamba, Deputy General Manager, IEPFA; R.P. Singh, Assistant General Manager, SBI; CA Tushar Verma, Verma Tushar & Co.; Dr. Rahul Kumar, Assistant Professor, Jaypee University; and Paras Gaur, Chartered Financial Analyst & Dy. Registrar, Jaypee University.
The conference focused on the importance of financial education in rural and semi-urban areas. It also discussed the challenges in reaching underserved populations. The speakers underscored the crucial role that financial literacy plays in building a more informed and secure investor base, ultimately contributing to investor protection and economic empowerment.
The Niveshak Mashal and the associated conference IEPFA organised as part of the 8th Foundation Day celebrations reflect the organisation’s commitment to providing financial education and protection to diverse communities. These initiatives underscore the crucial role that financial literacy plays in building a more informed and secure investor base, ultimately contributing to investor protection and economic empowerment.