RONO HILLS, OCT 1:

The Placement Cell of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Itanagar, organised a Career Awareness and Financial Literacy Programme for students and faculty members at the university.

The programme aimed to familiarise students with career opportunities in the banking and financial sector, provide guidance on preparation for banking-sector careers and promote financial literacy and responsible financial practices.

Professor-in-Charge of the Placement Cell Prof S K Jena welcomed the RBI officials, faculty members and students and highlighted the importance of career-awareness initiatives in helping students explore diverse career opportunities and make informed choices.

RBI Itanagar General Manager Ekansh Garg and Assistant General Manager Smruti Ranjan Nath conducted the technical sessions. They provided insights into career opportunities in banking and financial services, preparation strategies and relevant skills, besides discussing the importance of financial awareness in everyday life.

An interactive question-and-answer session was also held, during which students sought guidance on banking-sector careers, examinations, preparation strategies and opportunities in the financial sector.

Students from various academic disciplines and faculty members participated in the programme, highlighting the relevance of banking and financial-sector career opportunities across academic streams.

The programme also strengthened institutional engagement between RGU and RBI, Itanagar, while providing students exposure to career avenues beyond their immediate fields of study.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Placement Officer Susmita Chanda Dhar, who expressed gratitude to the RBI officials, university authorities, faculty members and students for their participation.