FICCI FLO JKL Empowers Young Women: Culmination of Digital Literacy Program at GCW Parade

November 29, 2024 – FICCI FLO JKL marked the successful culmination of its Digital Literacy Program in Financial Awareness in collaboration with NIIT Foundation at Government College for Women (GCW), Parade. This impactful initiative aimed to equip young women with essential financial and digital skills, fostering confidence and independence as they prepare for future careers.

The program concluded with a ceremony where certificates were distributed to the 30 women students by NIIT Foundation, recognizing their dedication and successful completion of the course. Resource persons, who played an instrumental role in the program’s delivery, Dr. Seema Malhotra, Convener of the Women Study Centre, along with faculty members including Dr. Nitu Sharma, Prof. Mohd. Qayoom, Prof. Sukhvinder Kour, and Dr. Iesha Sharma were felicitated by FICCI FLO JKL for their invaluable contribution & effort in making the program a success. Their dedication and specialized training ensured the delivery of an engaging and impactful course, covering topics like financial planning, mobile banking, and insurance.

Mrs. Ruchika Gupta, Chairperson, FICCI FLO JKL, expressed her gratitude to Dr. Ravinder Tickoo, Principal of GCW Parade, for his unwavering support, which was instrumental in the program’s effective implementation. She emphasized the importance of financial literacy and its role in empowering women to achieve financial independence. She reiterated FICCI FLO JKL’s commitment to such initiatives and encouraged the students to carry forward the knowledge they gained to create a positive impact in their lives.

The event saw heartfelt feedback from students and teachers, highlighting the effectiveness of the interactive modules. Many students expressed their enthusiasm to apply the financial concepts they learned in their daily lives and professional journeys. Teachers also commended the initiative, acknowledging its role in enriching the students’ understanding and skills. They thanked FICCI FLO JKL for bringing this transformative program to GCW Parade and announced plans to commence the next batch soon.

Present on the occasion were core team members Varsha Bansal, Vice Chairperson & Nandita Bajaj, Jt. Executive Secretary. The ceremony concluded with a commitment from the college to continue collaborating with FICCI FLO JKL for empowering women students. This program served as a testament to FICCI FLO JKL’s vision of fostering skill development and education for holistic empowerment.