The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is observing Financial Literacy Week (FLW) 2026 from February 9 to 13 across the country, including the state of Manipur. Financial Literacy Week has been observed annually by the Reserve Bank since 2016 with the objective of spreading awareness on key financial topics through focused and structured campaigns. The theme for FLW 2026 is “KYC – Your First Step to Safe Banking”, which underscores the importance of Know Your Customer (KYC) as the foundation of a safe, secure, and trustworthy banking system. The campaign seeks to convey that KYC is not merely regulatory requirement but a simple process with multiple safe and convenient modes of compliance. The campaign also focuses on familiarizing the public with Central KYC (CKYC), alerting them against fraudulent calls, messages and links relating to KYC updating, and sensitizing people about the risks and consequences of becoming money mules.
The Financial Literacy Week 2026 was inaugurated at the All-India level by Sanjay Malhotra, Governor, RBI, on February 9. This was followed by a programme by RBI, Imphal at Imperial Hall, Classic Grande, Imphal. The programme commenced with welcome and felicitation of guests by Chamailo M. Samuel, Deputy General Manager, Reserve Bank of India. The inaugural programme was addressed by N. Sridhar, Chief General Manager, Reserve Bank of India, who delivered the keynote address. The function also featured addresses by A. Subhash Singh, Director, Institutional Finance, Government of Manipur, and Partha Mandal, General Manager (Officer-in-Charge), NABARD Regional Office. The event included the launch of Financial Literacy Week posters, a panel discussion on “KYC, CKYC, Account Hygiene and Discipline”, and a presentation highlighting the objectives and key messages of the FLW 2026 theme.
As part of Financial Literacy Week 2026, RBI Imphal will organize a series of outreach and awareness activities across the state. A Cyclothon – a mass cycle rally will be held in Imphal on February 10, aimed at spreading awareness on safe banking practices, account hygiene, and financial discipline. On the same day, a Shumang Leela, a traditional form of Nukkad Natak, will be performed by a professional drama team in Moirang Block, Bishnupur District, to communicate the messages of the FLW theme in a simple, engaging and culturally resonant manner. The Reserve Bank of India, in collaboration with banks and other stakeholders, will continue to conduct financial literacy and outreach programmes during the week and sustain these efforts throughout the year to ensure a lasting impact. Through these collective initiatives, RBI reiterates that KYC is not merely a formality, but the first and most important step towards safe and secure banking for all.
