Chandigarh, October 28 (Gurjit Billa):- The University School of Management Studies (USMS) of Rayat Bahra University organised a guest lecture on “Empowering Young Minds with Financial Knowledge” to promote financial awareness among students and equip them to make informed financial decisions.
Two special sessions were conducted during the programme. Navpreet Singh, Deputy General Manager of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), provided detailed insights into investor education, financial security and the importance of making informed investment decisions. He encouraged students to obtain information from reliable sources before making investment-related decisions and to understand the associated financial risks. In the second session, Dean Krishna Bansal emphasised the importance of responsible financial planning, savings and effective money management in personal and professional life.
On the occasion, Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of Rayat Bahra University, and Prof. Satish Kumar Bansal, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, were also present. Surinder Verma, Chairman of the Citizens Awareness Group, Dr. Sunaina Khurana, Dean of USMS, and Dr. Anshu Gauba also attended the programme.
The experts sensitised students about budgeting, saving, evaluating investment opportunities, ensuring digital financial security and avoiding fraudulent financial schemes. They also stressed the need to maintain financial discipline and verify investment-related information through reliable sources.
The guest lecture provided students with practical knowledge of financial planning, investment-related risks and responsible financial management. The initiative encouraged students to remain alert to potential financial fraud and make informed financial decisions in the future.
