MAHENDERGARH,05.11.25-Awareness Session on National Pension Scheme Organized at CUH The Training and Placement Cell, Central University of Haryana (CUH), in collaboration with Axis Bank, organized an informative session on the National Pension Scheme (NPS) for the University employees. The session aimed to enhance awareness about the benefits, structure, and enrollment process of NPS—an initiative designed to help individuals ensure a financially secure and well-planned retirement.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Tankeshwar Kumar, in his message, highlighted the importance of NPS for employees, stating that financial preparedness in the later stages of life is extremely important, and such schemes provide financial security to the employees.

The highlight of the event was an insightful address by Ms. Kirti Sharma, Assistant Vice President (Government NPS), Axis Bank, who graced the occasion as the Expert Speaker. Ms. Sharma elaborated on the objectives and framework of the NPS, its benefits and investment options, and the tax advantages and withdrawal norms associated with the scheme. She also explained the Tier I and Tier II account features and demonstrated the use of the Protean application to maximize employee benefits.

Further, Ms. Sharma guided participants through the registration and contribution process, offering practical insights on how employees can conveniently enroll in and manage their NPS accounts. The session concluded with an interactive Q&A segment, where attendees had the opportunity to clarify their queries and gain personalized financial advice.

The programme was organized under the guidance of Dr. Divya, Director, Training and Placement Cell, with the objective of fostering financial literacy and promoting proactive retirement planning among university employees. Prof. Neelam Sangwan felicitated the guest, and Dr. Vikash Siwach delivered the Vote of Thanks, acknowledging the support of Dr. Suneel Kumar, Registrar, CUH, for the smooth conduct of the event. Dr. Siwach also emphasized the importance of conducting similar informative sessions for the faculty and staff in the future.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty and staff members, who appreciated the university’s efforts in organizing such educational and employee-centric initiatives that contribute to personal and financial well-being.