Chief Minister and Minister Attend Financial Awareness Event
On Thursday, Delhi’s Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and the Union Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, participated in a financial awareness mega camp organized by Punjab National Bank (PNB) in the national capital. This initiative aimed to enhance financial literacy and reconnect citizens with their unclaimed deposits, attracting enthusiastic participation from residents, bank officials, and financial experts.
During her address, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta praised the initiative and highlighted the growing financial awareness among citizens over the past decade. She noted, “In the last ten years, we have witnessed significant public engagement in banking. There has been an increase in awareness and interest in government schemes related to the banking sector.”
Emphasizing Direct Benefits to Citizens
Gupta stressed the importance of governance reforms, particularly in ensuring direct benefits for the populace. She remarked, “Previously, politicians claimed that if we sent one rupee, only ten paise reached the people’s welfare. However, under Narendra Modi’s administration, it has become possible for the entire rupee to reach the common people, and you all have played a significant role in this.”
Referring to the government’s flagship initiative ‘My Capital, My Right,’ the Chief Minister described it as a crucial step towards accountability and transparency in the financial system. This program focuses on returning unclaimed funds, deposits, and mutual funds to their rightful owners through streamlined processes and awareness campaigns.
A Vision for Transparency and Accountability
Gupta expressed that the ‘My Capital, My Right’ initiative represents a significant move in the right direction by returning unclaimed funds and money to the people. This program is establishing a direct connection between the government and the public, enhancing accountability and transparency. She described this initiative as remarkable and unique, stating to a news outlet that millions of rupees belonging to the public were lying dormant in bank accounts… It is in the public interest for people to receive their money. What could be more transparent than this? This is the greatest example of clear intentions and policies, as today the public is receiving their funds. So far, 850 million rupees have been disbursed to the people.
