Bhubaneswar, May 16: In a key step toward empowering students with practical financial knowledge, the Odisha Higher Education Department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India. The agreement focuses on enhancing financial literacy and equipping students with industry-ready skills in the banking and finance sectors.
The MoU, signed in the presence of Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, includes two foundational courses offered by NSE at no cost to the state, as part of its CSR initiative. These courses aim to prepare students—especially from commerce backgrounds—for careers as financial advisors, stockbrokers, mutual fund agents, and more.
The collaboration will also offer real-world exposure, bridging the gap between academic learning and professional requirements. The initiative supports broader state efforts to align education with employment opportunities in the growing BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) sector.
NSE has already trained over 7,500 students under similar programs nationwide and reached over 8 lakh participants through investor awareness drives across India.
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