An educational visit to the Reserve Bank of India

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An educational visit to the Reserve Bank of India was organized on 12 May 2026 for the second-year BBA Business Analytics students of the School of Business and Management-BBA, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus. The visit was conducted as part of the Financial Literacy Camp for College Students and also served as an Experiential Learning activity for the course Introduction to Blockchain (BBA205-4L). The objective of the visit was to provide students with practical exposure to the functioning of India’s central banking institution while strengthening their understanding of financial awareness, banking systems, digital transactions, blockchain-related financial technologies, and consumer protection mechanisms. The activity enabled students to connect classroom learning with real-world financial systems and emerging digital finance practices.

The programme began with a welcome address and a brief introduction to the event by Shri Vishal Goncake, Manager, FIDD, MRO, who oriented the students about the purpose and relevance of the visit. This was followed by the introduction of the School and faculty address by the faculty member representing the college, where the academic profile of CHRIST University, Pune Lavasa Campus, and the significance of such institutional visits for management and analytics students were highlighted. The opportunity to speak about the University on the platform of RBI added great value and pride to the visit.

The formal opening remarks were delivered by Dr. Jyoti Saxena, Deputy General Manager, FIDD, MRO, who emphasised the importance of financial literacy among college students and the need for young learners to develop responsible financial behaviour. The first technical session focused on the history and broad functions of RBI, conducted by Shri Rajendra Kanishetty, Manager, FIDD, MRO. This session helped students understand the evolution of RBI, its regulatory responsibilities, and its role in maintaining monetary and financial stability in the country.

The next session on Digital Banking and Prevention of Digital Frauds, delivered by Shri Amaljith Krishnan, Manager, DPSS, MRO, was highly relevant in the present digital era. Students were sensitised about safe digital banking practices, cyber fraud prevention, secure payment methods, and precautions to be taken while using digital financial platforms. This was followed by a session on Deposit Insurance Awareness by Shri Kushal Raj Sah, Manager, DICGC, which introduced students to the concept of deposit insurance and the protection available to bank depositors.

Another important session was conducted by Smt. Shilpa Harsh Chheda, Manager, CEPC, MRO, on RBI’s Grievance Redressal Mechanism. Students learned about customer rights, complaint redressal channels, and the role of RBI in protecting consumers of financial services. The final technical session was on Guidelines on Note Refund Rules, delivered by Ms. Shraddha Pandey, Manager, Issue Department, MRO, where students gained awareness about currency note handling, damaged note exchange rules, and public-facing services of RBI. The programme concluded with a formal vote of thanks by Shri Vishal Goncake, Manager, FIDD, MRO.

The visit was a highly enriching and memorable learning experience for the students. The students spent meaningful time at the Reserve Bank of India and attended structured sessions delivered by experienced officials. The programme successfully connected classroom concepts with real-world institutional practices and enhanced students’ understanding of financial literacy, responsible banking, digital safety, blockchain-related financial systems, and regulatory mechanisms. The visit also effectively served as an Experiential Learning activity for the course Introduction to Blockchain (BBA205-4L) by providing practical insights into digital finance and emerging financial technologies. Furthermore, the activity strengthened the spirit of experiential learning and created a proud academic moment for the institution.

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