Shillong: The Indian Institute of Management Shillong has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) to promote financial literacy across Meghalaya.
The memorandum of understanding establishes a comprehensive programme that will initially launch in Shillong before expanding to all 12 districts of Meghalaya.
As part of the collaboration, IIM Shillong students will receive free training and certification through a structured two-tier program comprising the SEBI Investor Certification (Level I) and the NISM V-A Certification (Level II).
This program will actively involve students in long-term campaigns focused on financial literacy and capacity building.
Prof. Naliniprava Tripathy, Director (I/c), IIM Shillong, reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to promoting financial literacy as a tool for empowerment, advancing data-driven research, and contributing to regulatory reforms.
She noted that integrating AMFI certifications into the curriculum would create a generation of certified trainers and ambassadors, thereby ensuring sustainable impact across Meghalaya.
This landmark agreement positions IIM Shillong among the first academic institutions in the country to collaborate with AMFI. This landmark agreement aims to advance financial literacy and empowerment, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat.
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Through this collaboration, students will gain practical experience in financial education while contributing to their state’s economic development.
