RBI Observes Financial Literacy Week 2025: Focusing on Women’s Economic Empowerment

Strengthening Women’s Role in Finance

RBI Observes Financial Literacy Week 2025: Focusing on Women’s Economic Empowerment: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kickstarted Financial Literacy Week (FLW) 2025, observed from February 24 to 28, with the central theme: “Financial Literacy: Women’s Prosperity.” The initiative is dedicated to equipping women with essential financial skills that enable them to better manage banking, credit, investments, pensions, and digital finance tools. This campaign forms part of RBI’s larger vision to enhance inclusive growth through financial education focused on gender equality.

Bridging the Gender Gap in Financial Awareness

Empowering women with financial knowledge plays a key role in building their economic independence. Educated women are more likely to make informed decisions about savings, loans, investments, and financial planning. During the launch of FLW 2025, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasized the importance of targeted outreach, especially in rural and semi-urban areas, where access to financial services is limited. He encouraged banks to actively promote women-centric financial products and schemes.

Institutional Synergy and Outreach Activities

To expand the campaign’s reach, the RBI has collaborated with institutions like NABARD and the National Centre for Financial Education (NCFE). Banks across the country are organizing literacy camps, sharing informational materials, and conducting interactive awareness sessions. Additionally, the NCFE is running online programs, quizzes, and digital workshops tailored to educate women on topics such as pension schemes, digital banking tools, credit management, and risk assessment. Multimedia channels including social media and digital platforms are being utilized to maximize engagement.

Supporting National Financial Education Goals

Since its inception in 2016, Financial Literacy Week has been an integral part of India’s National Strategy for Financial Education (NSFE) 2020–25. The 2025 edition reinforces the RBI’s long-term goal of creating a financially empowered society, with women playing a pivotal role. By closing the financial knowledge gap, the initiative supports broader national development objectives, including entrepreneurship promotion, family financial stability, and economic inclusion.

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