Panaji, February 28: The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and the Government of Goa have joined forces to introduce a specialized student skilling program focused on the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing this initiative was signed on Thursday, marking Goa as the fifth state to implement this program after Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, Chhattisgarh, and Assam.
The MoU was signed by Bhushan K Savarkar, Director of the Directorate of Higher Education, and Sriram Krishnan, Chief Business Development Officer of NSE. The signing ceremony, held at the Government College of Arts, Science, and Commerce in Sanquelim, was attended by Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.
Structured Training for Career Readiness
The Student Skilling Program is designed to equip students with essential financial skills through a two-tiered training model:- Level 1: A 20-hour foundational course in BFSI that provides students with core financial management skills essential for both personal and professional development.
- Level 2: A 30-hour advanced training module preparing students for the NISM regulatory examination. Successful candidates will receive an industry-recognized certification, enhancing their employability in the capital markets sector.
With the NSE's expertise and government backing, this initiative is expected to create new employment opportunities for Goa's youth, fostering financial literacy and career growth in the BFSI domain.