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Financial Awareness – "Financial Intelligent Bharat"

Financial Literacy Issue in India

A Barrier to Economic Empowerment

Financial literacy is the foundation of economic stability, yet a significant portion of India’s population lacks basic financial knowledge, leading to poor financial decisions, debt traps, and limited economic growth. AVIPRA SOCIAL WELFARE SOCIETY recognizes this critical gap and is actively working to bridge the financial knowledge divide through its “Financial Intelligent Bharat”initiative.

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Key Issues in Financial Literacy

  • 1. Lack of Basic Financial Knowledge

Many individuals, especially in rural and semi-urban areas, lack fundamental financial skills such as budgeting, savings management, and investment planning. This results in:

  • Poor money management habits.
  • High reliance on informal lending, leading to debt traps.
  • Lack of emergency financial preparedness.
  • 2. Limited Awareness of Banking & Digital Finance

Despite government initiatives like Jan DhanYojana, a large section of the population still remains outside the formal banking system or underutilizes banking services. Key challenges include:

  • Lack of knowledge about bank accounts, credit scores, and formal savings plans.
  • Fear and hesitation in using digital banking, UPI, and online transactions.
  • Low adoption of insurance, pension schemes, and financial security tools.
  • 3. Financial Inclusion Challenges for Women & Rural Communities

Women, especially in rural areas, face disproportionate financial exclusion due to societal norms, lack of education, and limited access to banking facilities. Challenges include:

  • Low financial independence and decision-making power.
  • Limited participation in savings and investment activities.
  • Dependence on male family members for financial transactions.
  • 4. Mismanagement of Credit & High Debt Dependency

Many individuals fall into debt cycles due to unstructured borrowing from informal sources, leading to:

  • High-interest debt from moneylenders.
  • Poor understanding of loan repayment terms and credit scores.
  • Lack of awareness about government loan schemes for small businesses and self-employment.
  • 5. Low Investment Awareness & Retirement Planning

A significant part of the working population fails to plan for long-term financial security, leading to financial instability in old age. The key gaps include:

  • Low awareness of investment instruments like mutual funds, stocks, and bonds.
  • Poor participation in pension schemes, insurance, and retirement funds.
  • A tendency to rely solely on traditional saving methods with low returns.

AVIPRA’s Approach to Solving Financial Literacy Challenges

To tackle these issues, AVIPRA SOCIAL WELFARE SOCIETY is driving financial awareness through:

  • Grassroots Financial Literacy Campaigns – Conducting workshops in rural and semi-urban areas to educate people on personal finance, budgeting, and digital banking.
  • NSDC & Government Partnerships – Aligning with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and financial institutions to offer structured financial education programs.
  • Women-Centric Financial Empowerment Programs – Providing women with tailored financial training, self-help group formation, and microfinance guidance.
  • Youth & Student Financial Awareness – Introducing financial literacy in schools and colleges to instill smart money habits from an early age.
  • Digital &FinTech Adoption Training – Encouraging the use of UPI, online banking, and digital payment systems for financial inclusion.
  • Credit & Debt Management Programs – Educating individuals on responsible borrowing, loan repayment strategies, and credit score improvement.
  • Investment & Wealth Management Training – Teaching safe and profitable investment strategies for long-term financial security.

Conclusion

Financial literacy is not just an individual issue; it is a national economic challenge that affects poverty levels, business growth, and overall economic stability. Through its “Financial Intelligent Bharat” initiative, AVIPRA SOCIAL WELFARE SOCIETY is working towards a financially aware, independent, and empowered India, ensuring that every citizen has the knowledge and tools to build a secure financial future.

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