State

Rajasthan

Regulator / Enforcement Authority

RBI

Category of Awareness Programmes/Media Campaigns

Awareness programs for the public

Date when it was organized

6 March 2017

Location

Vill Uttaradabaas, Tehsil Bhadra, Dist Hanumangarh, Rajasthan

Description of awareness programme

DNBS Jaipur organized an Investor Awareness Programme (IAP) at Atal Sewa Kendra, Village Uttaradabas, Tehsil Bhadra, Dist Hanumangarh, Rajasthan on March 6, 2017. The programme was attended by SDM and Tehsildar, Bhadra, Dy.RCS and MD (CCB) Hanumangarh, Sarpanch Uttaradabas, police officers from Bhadra alongwith approximately 100 persons which included local citizens, traders, etc. The participants were informed about NBFCs in general and those eligible to accept public deposits and precautions to be taken before investing their hard-earned money. The gathering was apprised 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 being sent in the name of RBI. The participants were apprised about the importance of the recently launched SLCC website for common public – SACHET. The pamphlets of DNBS, Financial Literacy material and advertisements issued by the RBI were distributed. The programme concluded with an interactive session with the people.

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