Yi24 | Empowering Young Minds with Financial Literacy

Entrepreneurship

Learning

Thalir

October 26, 2024

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Members Engaged:

60

Thalir Engaged:

15

Region: Eastern Region (ER)

Chapter: Kolkata

Direct Impact: 75

Location: Kolkata Centre for Creativity

Event Partner (s): --

💰📚 Empowering Young Minds with Financial Literacy!!📚💰 Yi Kolkata is proud to announce the launch of our White Paper on Financial Literacy in schools, advocating for the integration of financial education at the preparatory level. This initiative is designed to build a foundation for children, helping them develop essential skills in saving, budgeting, and making sound financial decisions from an early age. 🎓 Special thanks to our esteemed panelists: - Rajanvir Singh Kapur - Special Secretary, Sundarbans Affairs Dept. - ⁠Mamta Binani - Past National President of ICSI & President MSME Development Forum, West Bengal. - ⁠Swati Sarwagi - Founder & Director of Swarnim International School. - ⁠Sakyasingha Mahapatra- Eastern Regional Mentor, Entrepreunership & Managing Director SakRobotix Lab Pvt Ltd ✨ Key Insights: • Financial literacy equips children with the skills to handle real-world financial situations. • It encourages responsible money management, helping future generations navigate financial challenges confidently. • Inspired by global examples, we aim to bring practical and age-appropriate financial education to young students in India. Media Coverage - https://www.millenniumpost.in/nation/sustainable-development-a-journey-not-destination-584700 This White Paper calls for collaboration with educational bodies, government, and private sector partners to make financial literacy an essential part of school curricula. Let’s work together to create a financially aware, resilient, and inclusive future for India! 🌍 Regards, Yi Kolkata- Team Entrepreneurship & Learning