Department of Rural Development and Planning, Nagaland University, Medziphema Campus, organized an interactive awareness session on “Regional Investor Seminar for Awareness on Navigating the Financial Markets: Awareness, Inclusion & Fraud Prevention” in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), India Limited. The programme aimed to promote financial literacy, enhance awareness of securities markets, encourage informed investment decisions, and to sensitize participants about financial scams and fraudulent investment practices.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Prof. Jayanta Choudhury, Head, Department of Rural Development and Planning, Nagaland University, who welcomed the representatives of SEBI and NSE, and highlighted the importance of financial awareness in empowering students and the wider community. He emphasized that financial literacy is an essential life skill, particularly for young people, as they increasingly engage with digital financial services and investment opportunities.
Prof. Dipak Sinha, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Nagaland University, Medziphema Campus highlighted the importance of financial education in promoting responsible investment behavior and strengthening awareness of the opportunities and risks associated with financial markets.
The technical session on the overview of the securities market was conducted by Akshay Kumar Singh, Assistant General Manager, SEBI, Kolkata. The session provided an opportunity for participants to understand the functioning of the securities market and the importance of investor awareness in making informed financial decisions.
This was followed by a session on scams and fraud prevention, delivered by Abhishek Singh, Manager, NSE, Kolkata. The session focused on the significance of identifying fraudulent investment schemes, exercising caution while responding to investment offers, and adopting safe and informed practices when participating in financial markets.
The participants also held an interactive question-and-answer session with the resource persons and seek clarification on issues relating to securities markets, investment awareness, and fraud prevention. The discussion reinforced the importance of verifying investment information, understanding financial risks, and relying on credible sources before making investment decisions.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Varun Singh, Deputy Manager, NSE, Kolkata, who expressed appreciation to the University administration, representatives of SEBI and NSE, and all the participants for their contribution to the successful conduct of the session.
The initiative reflects Nagaland University's commitment to extending practical and relevant knowledge beyond the classroom and promoting financial awareness among students and the community. Such collaborative programmes between academic institutions and financial regulatory and market institutions can play an important role in strengthening financial inclusion, responsible investment practices, and protection against financial fraud.
(DIPR)
