Those with any queries regarding pros and cons of using plastic money and making transactions online post demonetisation of `1000 and `500 currency notes, will be able to get their queries resolved from a helpline. A help-desk has been launched by Faculty of Management Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya to provide information regarding e-banking, e-commerce, mobile banking and e-wallet system.
The help desk is being facilitated under Vittiya Saksharata Abhiyan (VISAKA) launched by the Union Ministry for Human Resource Development (HRD) to make people aware about cashless economic system. launched by the Union HRD minister in New Delhi it is a country-wide campaign also involving higher education institutions for digital economy.
Speaking to The Pioneer, Head Faculty of Management Studies Dr. Pankaj Madan said, “VISAKA aims to create awareness among people about digital economy and cashless modes of transactions. Under this programme, all categories of people including young students, housewives, farmers, members of Mandi Samiti, doctors, pensioners, labourers and employees shall be taught how to do digital transactions. A helpline desk has been established at FMS in Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya through which guidance shall be given till December 31. Also a help line number 7455025010 shall been initiated from January 12 next year giving all information on phone regarding e-transactions.
We have roped in faculty members and students to encourage and motivate people to use a digitally enabled cashless economic system for transfer of funds. A workshop regarding the same was also held recently for the students," added Madan.