GA-Money Manthan — Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship
Understand Money. Explore Ideas. Build an Entrepreneurial Mindset.
GA-Money Manthan is the financial literacy, economics and entrepreneurship initiative of Gyan Akshar Youth Forum. It encourages students to understand money, make informed financial decisions, explore business opportunities and develop practical problem-solving skills.
Through budgeting exercises, economics discussions, business planning and startup-oriented challenges, students can connect classroom concepts with everyday financial choices and entrepreneurial thinking.
About GA-Money Manthan
Financial awareness and entrepreneurial thinking are valuable life skills. GA-Money Manthan aims to make these subjects accessible through engaging and activity-based learning.
The initiative introduces students to financial planning, budgeting, basic economic concepts, business models, innovation and the process of turning an idea into a structured proposal.
Its focus is on building awareness, creativity, responsible decision-making and an understanding of the opportunities and challenges involved in business.
Objectives
Financial Literacy & Money Management
Develop basic financial literacy and money-management awareness.
Budgeting & Financial Planning
Introduce budgeting, saving, spending priorities and financial planning.
Economic & Business Concepts
Explain fundamental economic and business concepts.
Entrepreneurial Thinking
Encourage entrepreneurial thinking, creativity and innovation.
Startup & Market Fundamentals
Introduce business plans, market research and startup fundamentals.
Analytical & Presentation Skills
Strengthen analytical thinking, teamwork and presentation skills.
Activities and Learning Experiences
Budgeting Challenges
Explore how income, expenses, priorities and financial choices can be organized.
Economics in Everyday Life
Examine economic concepts through familiar examples and practical discussions.
Business Idea Development
Identify problems and consider how products or services might address them.
Business Plan Preparation
Learn about customers, value propositions, costs, revenue and basic business planning.
Startup Pitch Presentations
Present ideas, explain their value and respond to questions.
Collaborative Problem-Solving
Work in teams to evaluate ideas, consider constraints and develop practical proposals.
* Specific competitions and activities will be announced as programme details are finalized.
Learning Outcomes
Students can improve their financial awareness, analytical thinking, business communication, creativity, budgeting knowledge and understanding of entrepreneurship.
Who Can Participate?
The Forum is intended for students of Classes 8–12 and undergraduate programmes. Confirmed event-specific eligibility and activities will be published when available.
Event Information
Detailed event dates, schedules, venue details, challenge guidelines and participant registration instructions will be published when officially finalized.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GA-Money Manthan?
It is an educational initiative focused on financial literacy, economics, budgeting, business planning and entrepreneurship.
Do I need a business idea to participate?
Not necessarily. The programme is intended to encourage learning and exploration. Requirements for any particular competition will be communicated separately.
Will students learn about budgeting and saving?
These are among the proposed learning areas, alongside economics, business planning and startup fundamentals.
Can students develop and present startup ideas?
Startup-oriented activities and presentations may form part of the programme, subject to the activities announced for the event.
How can I join the organizing team?
Complete the central Register to Lead form and select GA-Money Manthan.
Explore Money Manthan — Build Future Ventures
Complete the central Register to Lead form and select GA-Money Manthan to join the student organizing team.