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Pocket Money is SEBI and NISM'sflagship program to increase financialliteracy among school students.

It aims to make school studentsunderstand the value of money andthe importance of saving, investingand financial planning.

We believe that imparting real lifefinancial skills to school students iscritical to their holistic development.

This program is the first step in thatdirection to build a nation which notonly understands the value of moneybut also has the right knowledge andskills required for taking responsiblefinancial decisions.

National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) is a publictrust established by the Securities and Exchange Board of

India (SEBI), the regulator for securities markets in India.NISM's core objective is to enhance the quality of financialmarkets by undertaking various educational initiatives for

industry participants as well as investors. For moreinformation visitwww.nism.ac.in andwww.sebi.gov.in

I learnt how tomake and followbudgets for my

expenses

I learnt howthe stock

markets work

I learnt how todeposit a cheque

at the bank

I learnt thebenefits andproblems of

borrowingmoney

I learnt theimportance ofsaving money

I found outabout the various

kinds ofinvestments


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But, we already teach students Economics andAccounting...

These subjects are vital. However, they also need to besupplemented with knowledge and skills that prepare studentsto handle money effectively in real life. Whether it is the ability

to operate a bank account early or understanding theimportance of saving and investing for future goals, thisprogram is critical to their overall development.

Why is the Pocket Money programrequired for my students?

This program will build a strong foundation and help

in inculcating responsible money habits that would lastfor a lifetime. The topic of 'money' should not beavoided with a fear that children will become 'money-minded'. Lack of appropriate teaching has a greaterrisk of children being wrongly influenced andmisguided. A combination of conceptual knowledgeand real-life skills make this program extremely usefuland practical for students.

So, what exactly does your program teach?

The Pocket Money program, delivered over 8 interactivesessions, covers topics like:

1) Saving and Financial Planning

2) Budgeting: Needs Vs. Wants | Income and Expenditure

3) Basics of Banking

4) Why Invest

5) Terminology of the Markets

6) Options for Investing: Pros and Cons

7) Borrowing Money: Benefits and Hazards

8) Case Studies: Practical Examples, Lessons and Tips

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strong

foundation

with real-life

skills that

prepare youngstudents in

managing their

personal

finance wisely

is an

important

mission...

Mr. C.B. Bhave,Ex-Chairman, SEBI

Building a


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Sounds good, but how does this programwork?

The Pocket Money program is designed to be taught tostudents in Class 9 to Class 12 at schools across India.The program consists of the following components:

Teachers nominated by the school are trained toteach the program and given instruction guides thatprovide teaching methods and tips for each module.

Our Program uses the following teaching aids and tools tomake learning fun and activity-based:

Students' Module:Eight interactive fun-

filled sessions

Family Module:involving parents in

the learning process.

ForTrainers Module:

t achers

Detailed teaching

guidelines for e

Money-maxims:A handy reference offinancial facts, figuresand planners

Kids Bank Samples:Images of Cheques,DDs, Withdrawal Slipsetc. that are used ineveryday banking.

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We got a very

encouraging

response from

over 33

schools and

5000 students

who

participated in

the pilot

program

Prof. G. Sethu,Head, NISM

Step 1:Teacher Training

Step 2:

Student Enrollment and Classes:Enrolled students get a set of 8 Pocket Moneymodules. The program is taught across 8 sessions, tobe delivered over 3 months as per the school'sconvenience.

At the end of the course, an evaluation is conductedby NISM in co-ordination with the school. There willalso be inter-school competition and awards.

Step 3:

Certificate Examination:


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What do the students andteachers get at the end of theprogram?

Our certification and recognition processhelps motivate students and teachers.Every student who completes the PocketMoney program successfully is given acertificate and all teachers are honouredfor helping raise financial literacy in thecountry.

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OKAY! Were convinced. How do weparticipate?

Participating in the Pocket Money program issimple. A school must appoint a teacher-coordinator for the program and register with uson the contact details mentioned below.

Sign Up for the Pocket Money Program

Please contact our Lead Co-ordinator Mr. Murli Iyerfor signing up or if you have any questions.Write [email protected] or call 022-66735100-06.

The students

and teachers

found it both

useful and

informative.

As a teacherI learnt a lot

too...

Mrs.SushilaRamanan, Teacher

and Coordinator,Sri Sankara School,

Chennai


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A financial literacy initiative by:

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Securities and Exchange Board of India

Plot No. C4-A, SEBI Bhavan, 'G' Block,Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East),Mumbai - 400051Maharashtra, India

Phone: +91-22-26449000www.sebi.gov.in

National Institute of Securities Markets

NISM Bhavan,Sector-17, Vashi,

Navi Mumbai - 400 705Maharashtra, India

Phone: +91-22-66735100-06www.nism.ac.in

Plot No. 82,

Please contact our Lead Co-ordinatorMr. Murli Iyer for signing up

or if you have questions. Write toorcall

[email protected] | 22-66735100-06

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