Nagaland: PFRDA hosts NPS Quest 2.0 awards at Hornbill

The NPS Quest 2.0 Awards Ceremony organised by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) concluded at the Hornbill Festival, Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, on Decemebr 10. The event was conducted recognising creative contributions aimed at enhancing awareness on retirement planning, financial security and the National Pension System (NPS).
The programme began with welcome remarks and an overview of the NPS Quest initiative, followed by the screening of an introductory video highlighting the importance of financial literacy, particularly among the younger generation.
Chief Secretary, Sentiyanger Imchen, graced the occasion and distributed awards to the winners. He lauded PFRDA’s initiative in encouraging content creators from the Northeast to engage in meaningful conversations on financial literacy and retirement planning.
Addressing the gathering, S. Ramann, chairperson, PFRDA, said it is the Authority’s endeavour to make pension accessible to all and emphasised increasing coverage under NPS in the North Eastern states. He noted that NPS is available digitally and urged citizens to open accounts to secure their future.
NPS Quest 2.0 – Hornbill Edition Winners
Influencer Reel (1st Prize): Rohith, Nainital
AI Video (1st Prize): Magdalane, Kohima
Artwork/Creative (1st Prize): Akhii Richa, Kohima
NPS Quest 2.0 – Main Category Winners
Influencer Reel:
1st Prize – P. Dhanabir Sharma, Guwahati
2nd Prize – Sahil, Delhi
AI Video:
1st Prize – Watimongla Jamir, Kohima
2nd Prize – Vamshi Vardhan, Hyderabad
3rd Prize – Moatila, Kohima
Creative (Poster/Graphic/Artwork):
1st Prize – Sentienla Jamir, Nagaland
2nd Prize – Chinmoyee Phukan, Jorhat
3rd Prize – Wallambok Lynrah, Shillong
The event concluded with a group photograph of winners, dignitaries and officials, followed by closing remarks reaffirming PFRDA’s commitment to strengthening NPS adoption and promoting financial literacy across communities.