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IEPFA & SEBI Host First 'Niveshak Shivir' in Pune to Boost Investor Awareness and Settle Unclaimed Dividends.

National | Dated: 05 Jun 2025

In June 2025, the Investors Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MoCA), in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), launched the first edition of ‘Niveshak Shivir’ in Pune, Maharashtra.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - This initiative is part of IEPFA’s ongoing mission to enhance investor awareness and promote financial literacy. ‘Niveshak Shivir’ is designed to help investors resolve pending issues related to unclaimed dividends and shares, and to streamline the investor grievance redressal process.
  • - Over 450 claimants attended the event, benefiting from 19 service kiosks offering real-time assistance with KYC updates, nomination modifications, and support for the IEPF-5 claim form.
  • - A search facility was provided on-site to help participants identify if they or their family members had unclaimed shares or dividends.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Anita Shah Akella, CEO of IEPFA and Joint Secretary of MoCA, launched a special brochure by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) titled ‘Investor Guide to Claiming Unclaimed Shares and Dividends’.
  • (ii) The brochure explains the claim process and required documents—such as PAN, Aadhaar, and Entitlement Letter—in simple language, and offers tips to avoid common errors leading to claim rejection.
  • (iii) The event marks a significant step in making financial systems more transparent, accessible, and investor-friendly.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which two organizations jointly launched the first 'Niveshak Shivir' in Pune in June 2025?

Correct Answer: IEPFA and SEBI

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