Shillong, July 11 : Reserve Bank of India, Shillong conducted the State level round of the “All India Quiz on Financial Literacy 2023” on July 10, 2023 at Hotel Vivanta Shillong. During the last two months, RBI Shillong had conducted quizzes across various blocks and districts of the State and subsequently, a total of 9 teams representing different districts of the State had qualified for the State Level Quiz. The Quiz was inaugurated by Olden Nongpluh, General Manager, Officer-in Charge, RBI-Shillong and the occasion witnessed the gracious presence of Pravin Bakshi, IAS, Commissioner & Secretary, Education Department, Govt. of Meghalaya as the Chief Guest.
The quiz programme was conducted with a motive to give further impetus to financial literacy efforts, particularly among school children and fulfil the vision of creating a financially aware and empowered India. The topics related to the State of Meghalaya, RBI, Banking/ Financial sector, Indian Economy including G20 fora were covered in the quiz.
The team from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Happy Valley, Shillong emerged as the State Level winner, while the 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up were Tura Public School, Tura and Mawrong RMSA Secondary School, Ri-Bhoi respectively. The winners were given cash prizes of Rs. 20,000/-, Rs. 15,000/- and Rs. 10,000/- respectively along with a trophy and certificate. Further, all the participating teams were provided with G20 kits and participation certificates.
The winning team will next represent the State in a Zonal Level Quiz. The participants along with the teachers from various districts of the State appreciated the RBI’s endeavour in conducting the quiz.
