Seminar on financial inclusion held at Allahabad University

ALLAHABAD: A two day national seminar, titled financial inclusion through financial education’ concluded at the Faculty of Commerce of Allahabad University, on Tuesday.
The seminar was organised in association with SEBI, NSE, SBI Mutual Fund and NISM.
Welcoming the guests and the delegates Prof Prahlad Kumar, the dean, faculty of commerce highlighted the importance of financial education for the students.He said that the development of economy depends on the judicious use of financial resources.
Prof Ashok Mittal, former chairman, department of Economics, Aligarh Muslim University said that inclusive growth is the demand of the present economic scenario and for this financial inclusion is of utmost importance. He said that looking at the attitude of Indian investors, the knowledge about the working of share markets is the need of the hour.
Prof Nitin Tike, guest of honour highlighted the role of National Institute of Securities Market (NISM). The chief guest, Mohd Atif Alvi, DGM, SEBI, New Delhi focused upon the education initiative of different security management institutions and the role of SEBI in investors’ education in India.
The first session was addressed by Mr. Arun Shukla, Manager, SEBI who spoke on the role of SEBI in securities market. He said that SEBI being the regulator, acts as referee of the Indian securities market and thus the existence of SEBI gives confidence and empowerment to investors’ of the market.
The entire session was very interactive; many questions were asked by audience regarding cases filed to SEBI.
The second session was addressed by Vipul Khajuria, manager, National Stock Exchange (NSE) on the principles of sound investing. He explained that how demonetization has increased investments in shares and debentures. He also gave his views on different market segments including debt market, equity market and equity derivatives.
The third session was devoted to careers in national stock exchange. It was delivered by Nitin Tike who introduced the basic concepts of banking, non-banking and securities market.
Dr Shefali Nandan, co-ordinator of seminar, gave vote of thanks.