AMFI, IIMV launch training for lecturers under AP State Adoption Porgram

Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIMV), launched the first immersive training session for college lecturers from across the State under the Andhra Pradesh Adoption Program here.

Hosted at the IIM Visakhapatnam campus, the initiative marks a significant step forward in expanding structured, academically grounded financial literacy across the State.The initiative has been conceptualised in alignment with SEBI’s core objectives of strengthening investor education, fostering financial inclusion, and ensuring that financial awareness reaches every corner of the country.

Dr. Narayana Bharath Gupta, Director of Collegiate Education, Andhra Pradesh, Venkat Chalasani, Chief Executive, AMFI; Prof. M. Chandrasekhar, Director, IIMV, Prof. Vijaya Marisetty, Dr. Ambedkar Chair Professor & Dean (Academics ,and Prof. Amit Shankar, Dean (Research), IIMV were present.

This first-of-its-kind training program follows the MoU signed between AMFI and IIMV on the latter's Foundation Day, establishing a long-term partnership aimed at creating a high-impact, academically anchored model for imparting financial literacy and skilling. The trained lecturers will subsequently guide students in their respective districts, enabling responsible and informed financial decision-making among youth across Andhra Pradesh.

In his remarks, Venkat Chalasani said: "Financial empowerment begins with education, and educators play a pivotal role in shaping the financial mindset of future generations. Our collaboration with IIMV is a powerful step towards ensuring that financial literacy is delivered with academic rigour, reach, and long-term impact. By equipping lecturers from across Andhra Pradesh, we are creating a robust network of informed mentors who will guide thousands of students toward making responsible financial choices. This initiative fully aligns with SEBI’s vision of deeper financial inclusion, and AMFI is committed to taking this mission to every district in the State.”

Prof. Chandrasekhar said, “We are delighted to partner with AMFI in launching this unique initiative. At IIMV, we believe that meaningful financial literacy must combine academic depth with real-world relevance. By training government college lecturers from across Andhra Pradesh, we are building a sustainable model that strengthens financial awareness at the grassroots level. This initiative exemplifies the transformative role that institutions can play in enhancing financial capability and supporting inclusive growth.”

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Bharath Gupta said, “Financial literacy is a critical life skill, and empowering our college lecturers ensures that this knowledge reaches students across every district of Andhra Pradesh. This collaboration between AMFI, IIMV and Government of Andhra Pradesh sets a strong benchmark for integrating financial awareness into higher education. We welcome this initiative and are committed to supporting efforts that build financially informed, confident, and empowered youth across the State.”