The Kerala Gramin Bank (KGB) launched a novel programme “FI@School.”
Ths aims to propagate financial literacy among school children.
Under this programme, financial literacy clubs will be formed at every school.
It is implemented jointly with NABARD and Child and Youth Finance International (CYFI), Amsterdam.
Total 602 branches of the bank will identify and enter into a virtual tie up with a school in its locality.
It will organise various programmes such as account opening camps at schools, junior debit card distribution, financial literacy related classes.
It will also organise distribution of financial literacy booklets, competition on financial literacy, etc.