Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 18: Taking a step towards empowering women students, FICCI FLO JKL launched a Digital Literacy Program in Financial Awareness, here today.
This initiative is part of FICCI FLO’s ongoing efforts to promote financial literacy and digital skills among young women, helping them prepare for the future.
The program enrolled its first batch of 30 girls with the support of Dr. Ravinder Kumar Tickoo, Principal GCW, Parade and Dr. Seema Malpotra, Convener, Women Study Centre.
Speaking on the occasion, Ruchika Gupta, Chairperson FICCI FLO JKL, underscored the importance of financial literacy in today’s digital era.
She emphasized how this program will empower the students by equipping them with essential skills to manage their finances effectively as they enter the workforce.
Gupta motivated the students to take full advantage of this opportunity to build a strong foundation for their financial independence and appreciated the support extended by Dr. Seema Malpotra, Convener, Women Study Centre, GCW Parade in the initiation of the program.
Dr. Seema Malpotra expressed her gratitude towards FICCI FLO JKL for bringing this valuable initiative to the college and reaffirmed her commitment to supporting all future initiatives by FICCI FLO JKL aimed at the holistic development of the students.
Among others who attended the event included Dr. Nitu Sharma, Asst. Professor Home Science Deptt., Prof. Mohd. Qayoom, Asst. Professor Economics Deptt, Prof. Sukhvinder Kour Asst. Professor Commerce Deptt and Dr. Iesha Sharma Asst. Professor English Department.