Chandigarh: The Reserve Bank of India has been organizing the Financial Literacy Week (FLW) every year since 2016 across the country, including Chandigarh, under a specific theme aimed at spreading financial awareness among different sections of society. The Financial Literacy Week 2026 is being observed from February 9 to 13, marking its 11th edition. The primary objective of FLW is to promote awareness on important financial topics through focused campaigns.

In this series, the Financial Literacy Week in Chandigarh was inaugurated by Vivek Srivastava, Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India, Chandigarh. The theme for this year is “KYC – A Step Towards Safe Banking.” The sub-themes include Know Your Customer (KYC) basics, Central KYC Registry (CKYCR), and Account Hygiene and Discipline. The theme emphasizes the importance of KYC as the foundation of secure and protected banking.

Highlighting the need for KYC, Vivek Srivastava described it as a highly important regulatory and security measure. He also elaborated on the role of the Central KYC Records Registry (CKYCR) and the need for continued vigilance against cyber frauds and money mule activities. He stated that despite initial challenges, the CKYCR system has now stabilized and plays a crucial role in ensuring the availability of valid and verified customer information across banks.