International Conference on Enhancing Financial Well-being Through Digital Financial Literacy

Sponsored By

Organized By

Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli

Anna University, Chennai

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Nagpur

About The Conference

This conference is set in line with the broader visions of Viksit Bharath @2047 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The unorganized sector consists of around 93% of the total working population in India, as per the Ministry of Labour &Employment. Financial development is an indispensable part of growth of a country and its economy. It plays a significant role in poverty alleviation, achieving inclusive growth and promoting macroeconomic stability. Studies show that financial well-being has a direct bearing on the productivity and overall well-being ofthe people. Financial literacy and financial behaviour positively influence financial well-being. In the emerging financial landscape, digital financial capability will have a say on financial behaviour and financial well-being. 

An inclusive economy reflects on improved productivity, mammoth demand and sustained growth traverse based on strong macro fundamentals. Evaluating the factors designing the financial well-being of migrant workers will set the stage for transforming the bottom of the pyramid society and it will lay the foundation towards building Viksit Bharat. This conference explores the critical role of digital financial literacy in empowering migrant construction workers, addressing socio-economic barriers, and fostering financial inclusion to improve their overall well-being. It focuses on enhancing digital andfinancial skills, and promoting financial security for vulnerable groups like migrant construction workers. It aims to highlight innovative approaches, actionable solutions, and collaborative efforts to bridge the gap between vulnerable populations and sustainable financial systems.

Speakers

Inaugural Session

Keynote Address

Dr.Pawan Kumar Singh

Director, Indian Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli

Dr.M.Vijayabhaskar

Professor, Madras Institute of Development Studies, Chennai  

Member, State Planning Commission, Government of Tamilnadu

Mr.Vijay Antoinyraj 

Vice President - Consumer Business Insights & Analytics, Equifax, United States


Special Address

Dr.Arul Thygarajan

Director, Vasanth Builders, Chennai

Executive Member, Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India

Valedictory Session

Mr.Krish Shrikanth

Functional Lead, Payments Transformation Programme, 

Saudhi Central Bank, Saudhi Arabia

Publication Opportunities

Conference Proceedings: Abstracts of all presented papers will be featured in proceedings with ISBN. 

Book Chapters: Select high-quality papers may be published as chapters in an edited book. 

Journal Publication: Exceptional papers will be considered for publication in the Journal of Indian Business Research (Emerald Publication, Scopus-indexed, ABDC-listed). 

(The decision regarding acceptance or reject ion of the paper for publication is solely based on the conference reviewers.) 

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