Machhapuchcher Bank's Financial Literacy Program on Annapurna Base Camp

KATHMANDU:Machhapuchhre Bank is organizing a financial literacy program at Annapurna Base Camp, an attraction for tourists.

In partnership with the local Century Youth Club, the bank has  launched a financial literacy program in the base camp for businessmen, local traders, and tourists.

That program included information on financial understanding, the benefits and risks of digital services, as well as risk mitigation techniques. An interaction program was also held between the hoteliers and residents present on the subject, and the importance of QR, POS, and AFC services, which are regarded innovative and very easy to use as an alternative to cash, was explained.

In the Annapurna base camp region, there are about 50 hotels and restaurants.