**Executive Summary**
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), in collaboration with SEBI, is organizing a ‘Niveshak Shivir’ in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on 27th March 2026. This one-stop facilitation platform aims to assist investors with the recovery of unclaimed dividends and shares, on-the-spot KYC updates, and grievance redressal. Interested claimants are required to register via the provided online link to participate in the event held from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Event Square.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Event Details and Purpose**
* **Organizers:** Jointly organized by the IEPFA (under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
* **Schedule:** 27th March 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Event Square, Jaydev Vihar, Bhubaneswar.
* **Primary Objective:** To empower investors by simplifying the process for claiming unclaimed investments and providing direct access to investor services.
**Services Provided at the Shivir**
* **Claim Recovery:** Facilitation for recovering unclaimed dividends and shares held for six to seven years.
* **Administrative Support:** On-the-spot services for KYC updation and nomination-related requirements.
* **Grievance Redressal:** Immediate assistance for pending IEPFA claim-related issues and on-ground dispute resolution.
**Engagement Model**
* **Direct Interaction:** The initiative promotes intermediary-free engagement between investors, companies, and Registrars and Transfer Agents (RTAs).
* **Service Delivery:** Dedicated kiosks will be established at the venue to ensure prompt service and transparency.
* **Nationwide Program:** This event is part of a broader nationwide outreach to enhance financial literacy and reclaim unclaimed investments.
**Impact Analysis**
**Investors and Claimants**
**Impact**
Investors gain a centralized, secure platform to resolve long-standing issues regarding unclaimed shares and dividends without the need for intermediaries.
**Action Required**
Interested individuals must register for the event using the provided Google Form link and attend the venue with necessary documentation for KYC or claim resolution.
**Stakeholder Companies**
**Impact**
Companies with substantial unclaimed dividend accounts are expected to participate to address investor concerns and improve transparency in their dividend management.
**Action Required**
Participating companies must actively engage with investors at the Shivir to resolve pending claims and update records.
**Registrars and Transfer Agents (RTAs)**
**Impact**
RTAs will be required to provide on-site support and facilitate direct communication between investors and corporate entities.
**Action Required**
RTAs must staff the dedicated service kiosks to provide on-the-spot assistance for KYC, nomination, and claim processing.
Key Entities Referenced
Niveshak Shivir: An investor outreach and facilitation initiative designed as a one-stop platform for resolving issues related to unclaimed dividends and shares.
Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA): The nodal authority under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs responsible for managing unclaimed investments and promoting investor protection.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI): The capital markets regulator collaborating to facilitate investor services and on-ground grievance redressal.
Bhubaneswar, Odisha: The central location for this specific nationwide investor outreach and awareness program event.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
IEPFA and SEBI to Organise ‘Niveshak Shivir’ in
Bhubaneswar to Empower Investors and Simplify
Grievance Redressal and Unclaimed Dividend
Claims
Posted On: 15 MAR 2026 1:06PM by PIB Delhi
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs,
Government of India, in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), is
organising a ‘Niveshak Shivir’ in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on 27th March 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00
PM. The venue for this program is Event Square, Near Hotel Swosti Premium, Jaydev Vihar.
The initiative is designed as a one-stop facilitation platform to assist investors in resolving issues related
to unclaimed dividends and shares, while also enabling direct access to investor services and on-ground
grievance redressal mechanisms.
Through the Niveshak Shivir, IEPFA aims to provide:
Direct facilitation for the recovery of unclaimed dividends and shares held for six to seven years
On-the-spot KYC updation and nomination-related services
Immediate assistance and resolution of pending IEPFA claim-related issues
The Niveshak Shivir model promotes direct, intermediary-free engagement between investors,
companies, and Registrars and Transfer Agents (RTAs). Dedicated service kiosks will be established at
the venue to ensure prompt grievance redressal.
Stakeholder companies with substantial unclaimed dividend accounts will participate actively to engage
with investors and address their concerns efficiently.
The Bhubaneswar Shivir forms part of IEPFA’s nationwide investor outreach and awareness
programme, aimed at strengthening financial literacy, enhancing transparency, and simplifying the
process of reclaiming unclaimed investments. The initiative reiterates IEPFA’s commitment to build a
secure, accessible, and investor-centric financial ecosystem across the country.
IEPFA is dedicated to promoting investor education, awareness, and protection through sustained financial
literacy initiatives and collaborative outreach programmes nationwide.
Interested claimants can register for the Shivir through the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKRHhSxDZGAY55-PIL4-PSO1ymU-yMpNZw3b3rdNa5
mdHtmw/viewform?usp=header
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