Prez: add Digital, financial literacy to curriculum
Bhubaneswar, Feb. 7 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Friday made a strong pitch for integrating digital and financial literacy into school curriculum, warning that online financial frauds can cause people to lose their life savings and suffer "severe mental and social distress".
Addressing the Black Swan Summit India 2026 in Bhubaneswar, organised by Odisha government and Global Financial Technology Network, Murmu said technology's rapid advancement has brought cybersecurity threats, data defects, and misinformation alongside innovation.
"Online financial fraud can cause people to lose their life savings... It is therefore essential to create awareness among citizens so they remain vigilant and alert to prevent such fraud," she said.
"Ensurin...
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