Nukkad Natak team educates rural folk about the importance of cyber safety, Jan Suraksha schemes and other banking services
KARIMNAGAR, OCTOBER 06, 2026: In order to create awareness on Jan Suraksha, a social security insurance, and cybercrimes, the Karimnagar District Cooperative Central Bank (KDCCB) conducted a financial literacy camp (FLC) in Chelabhuthkur on the outskirts of Karimnagar town on Tuesday.
KDCCB Mankammathota branch manager Haripriya, Field Officer Arjun, PACS chairman Shyamsundar Reddy, PACS CEO Ramesh, FLC counsellor Shiva Kumar and others participated in the programme. The aim of the campaign was to create awareness among the people about social security insurance schemes of PMJJBY (Pradhan Manthri Jeevan Jyothi Bima Yojana) and PMSBY (Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana).
They educated the people about Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, a life insurance cover of Rs 2 lakh was available on paying a premium of Rs 436 per year. For this, the age of the beneficiary should be between 18 and 50 years. Similarly, the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana provides an accident insurance cover of Rs 2 lakh on a premium of Rs 20 per year. For this, the age of the beneficiary should be between 18 and 70 years.
They educated the villagers about the need to open bank account and give consent to the manager concerned for deduction of annual premium. They were also informed to maintain adequate balance in the bank account.
The bank officials highlighted the importance of cyber safety, urging participants to be vigilant about online transactions and to protect themselves from financial fraud. Alongside digital awareness, the officials also informed attendees about the grievance redress mechanisms available through banks and the RBI, ensuring they knew how to seek assistance in case of financial disputes or fraud by dialing 1930.
Officials noted that these camps play a crucial role in bridging the financial knowledge gap in rural areas, helping people understand their financial rights and available support systems.
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