HRDC Hosts Financial Literacy Day Programme in Collaboration with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka

The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) conducted the Financial Literacy Day Programme on 13 October 2025 at the Faculty of Arts premises, as part of the Financial Literacy Month Programme initiative organised by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. This collaborative effort aimed to enhance financial literacy, promote responsible financial decision-making, and provide participants with the knowledge and skills essential for sound financial management in both their professional and personal lives.

Distinguished guests, including Vice Chancellor Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Registrar Mrs K C Sanjeewani Perera, and Bursar Ms J L T Dharmasena, graced the event. Representing the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Mrs W A Dilrukshini, Assistant Governor, along with Directors from the Regional Development Department and several resource persons from key departments of the Bank, contributed by conducting the session.

Programme Sessions

The workshop comprised four interactive sessions, each focusing on a vital area of financial literacy:

• Session 1: Personal Financial Management by Mr Keerthi Dunuthilaka – Deputy Director, Communications Department, CBSL
  • Budgeting and expense management
  • Savings and financial goal setting
  • Responsible borrowing
• Session 2: Investment Management by Mr Jayathu Perera – Senior Assistant Director, Bank Supervision Department, CBSL
  • Understanding different investment vehicles
  • Risk assessment and portfolio diversification
  • Long-term wealth-building strategies
• Session 3: Digital Payments and Scams by Mr Gimhan Mohotti – Senior Assistant Director, Payments and Settlements Department, CBSL
  • Digital payment systems
  • Cybersecurity best practices
  • Protecting personal financial information from digital scams
• Session 4: Financial Fraud Prevention by Mr Yanaka Ranaweera – Deputy Director, Financial Consumer Relations Department, CBSL
  • Identifying and avoiding pyramid schemes
  • Understanding unauthorised deposit-taking activities
  • Recognising common financial scams

The sessions offered participants practical and insightful knowledge on managing personal finances, making informed investment decisions, and preventing financial fraud. Through engaging discussions and real-world examples, the resource persons from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka guided participants in understanding key aspects of financial responsibility in today’s economy.