As part of financial literacy program held in Kanpur, students of a school visited the office of Reserve Bank of India to understand the basics of the monetary system of the economy.

They were guided by RBI regional director for UP and Uttarakhand, Mr Bazil Shaikh. Shaikh gave an overview of the bank's functionings to the students. They were also briefed about currency and foreign exchange management basics.

They were allowed to visit the exchange hall and see exchange counters and coin vending machines.

They have also been told about the Young Scholar Award Scheme and Summer Placement Scheme of RBI.