RBI observes Financial Literacy Week 2026 with focus on KYC awareness
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is observing Financial Literacy Week (FLW) 2026 from February 9 to 13, as part of its annual initiative to promote financial awareness among citizens. The central bank has been marking Financial Literacy Week every year since 2016, each time with a specific theme aimed at different sections of society. This year’s theme, “KYC - Your First Step to Safe Banking,” underscores the importance of Know Your Customer (KYC) norms as the foundation of secure banking practices.
As part of the observance, a workshop for Business Correspondents and Self-Help Groups was organised on February 10, 2026, in New Delhi. The workshop was inaugurated by Rohit P Das, Regional Director, RBI, in the presence of Chandan Kumar, Chief General Manager, RBI; Nabin Kumar Roy, Chief General Manager, NABARD; Rajesh Kumar, General Manager, State Level Bankers’ Committee; Aditi Gupta, Deputy General Manager, RBI; and senior RBI officials.
The objective of FLW is to spread awareness about key financial issues through targeted campaigns. RBI noted that KYC is not only a regulatory requirement but also a simple process, with several safe and convenient options now available for compliance. The campaign will also familiarise the public with facilities such as Central KYC (CKYC), which simplifies the KYC process.Building on last year’s nationwide campaign for the saturation of Financial Inclusion schemes at the Gram Panchayat level, re-KYC of bank accounts was undertaken to ensure uninterrupted banking services. RBI’s New Delhi office worked alongside banks and stakeholders across the National Capital Territory of Delhi to facilitate re-enrolment for eligible account holders.
During the week, the RBI, in collaboration with banks and stakeholders, will conduct awareness drives and outreach programmes across the country. The campaign will also caution the public against fraudulent calls, messages and links related to KYC updates, and highlight the risks of becoming “money mules” through deceptive inducements.The RBI emphasised that sustained efforts throughout the year would help reinforce the message that KYC is essential for building a secure and trustworthy financial ecosystem, and sought support from stakeholders to widely disseminate the campaign messages.
