Varanasi: A two-day Financial Literacy programme for youth organized by the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) began at the Institute of Management Studies(IMS), BHU on Saturday.The educational programme is a part of Axis Banks Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative organized for the students under the student leadership and life skills initiative of the institute.On the first day, C Vijayarao of NISM educated the students about various economic issues and the importance of financial information. He also explained the fundamental principles of financial literacy and motivated students to increase financial awareness. TNNWe also published the following articles recentlyNitish inaugurates two-day Pawapuri MahotsavChief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the two-day Pawapuri Mahotsav in Bihar, marking the 2,549th Nirvana of Lord Mahavir. The event included religious ceremonies, a procession, and various contests for students. The CM commended government officials for their efforts and called for Pawapuri to be declared a holy place with a ban on meat, tobacco, and liquor. The event was attended by Jain pilgrims and other dignitaries. The district administration ensured proper arrangements for the event, including lighting, parking, and toilets.Ajit faction of NCP to hold two-day meetThe Ajit Pawar faction of NCP is organizing a two-day brain-storming session at Karjat in Raigad district. The convention will be attended by party leaders, including Ajit Pawar and Praful Patel, as well as state cabinet members, MPs, legislators, and office-bearers of frontal organizations. The aim of the convention is to assess the current political situation and prepare for the Lok Sabha polls under the Mahayuti banner.Focus on financial discipline, increasing tax base instead of hiking taxes: GCCIThe Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has expressed concerns over proposed tax hikes on the common man and professionals, stating that it will burden the industry. Instead, GCCI suggests focusing on increasing the tax base and ensuring efficient utilization of funds. The organization also objected to the proposal of levying professional tax on professionals such as chartered accountants, lawyers, and doctors. GCCI urged the Goa state finance commission to consider the impact on businesses still recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic. Additionally, GCCI highlighted the need for action on previous recommendations, such as auditing the expenditures of local bodies.

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