The National Financial Awareness Campaign in Bariyarpatti, Siraha

The National Financial Awareness Campaign in Bariyarpatti, Siraha, emphasized the importance of financial literacy to eliminate social discrimination, especially the gender gap. Former Minister Chitralekha Yadav highlighted the need for financial education for women, stating it empowers them to become self-reliant. Neera Talchabhadel from Nepal Rastra Bank stressed expanding financial awareness in remote areas to help women become entrepreneurs or secure jobs. Local Chairperson Santosh Kumar Mahato expressed hope that villagers would begin banking, and Ram Bahadur Yadav of the Microfinance Bankers Association encouraged the proper use of loans to reduce gender discrimination and promote entrepreneurship. Principal Veerbal Yadav committed to teaching students financial skills, and campaign coordinator Madhav Nirdosh urged youths to stay in their communities, contributing to local development. The event, organized by Media International, attracted nearly two thousand participants and was supported by Nepal Rastra Bank and loca