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), organised a “Niveshak Shivir” in Amritsar on 1st November, 2025.
The event empowered investors to resolve unclaimed dividend and share issues. Over 223 investors benefited from on-spot dividend claim support, KYC/Nomination updates & Direct RTA access. The event strengthened investor protection, brought a single-window solution for long-pending claims and boosted investor awareness through an explainer video on claiming unpaid dividends.
Smt. Anita Shah Akella, CEO, IEPFA and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs; Lt. Col Aditya Sinha, General Manager, IEPFA; Shri Binod Sharma, General Manager, SEBI; and other senior officers of IEPFA, MIIs and RTA's graced the event.
The Niveshak Shivir enabled direct facilitation of unpaid dividends and claims pending for over six to seven years, provided on-the-spot KYC and nomination updates, and addressed IEPFA claim issues. Dedicated kiosks were set up by stakeholder companies and RTAs, allowing investors to interact directly with officials.
An explainer video conceptualized by CDSL IPF “Understanding the Process of Claiming Unpaid Dividends through IEPFA” was also launched. The link to the explainer video is https://youtu.be/Ec-6uTDErLQ
Amritsar's Niveshak Shivir is part of IEPFA's nationwide series of outreach programs.
For more information, visit: www.iepf.gov.in
Key Entities Referenced
Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA): Authority under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, dedicated to promoting investor awareness and protection through outreach, education, and strategic collaborations.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI): Collaborated with IEPFA to organize the Niveshak Shivir.
Niveshak Shivir: Investor awareness program to empower Investors, resolve Unclaimed Dividend and Share Issues
Ministry of Corporate Affairs: IEPFA operates under this ministry.
Amritsar: Location of the Niveshak Shivir event highlighted in the text.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
IEPFA & SEBI hold Niveshak Shivir in Amritsar
to empower Investors, resolve Unclaimed
Dividend and Share Issues
Over 223 Investors benefit from On-Spot Dividend Claim
Support, KYC/Nomination updates & Direct RTA access at
Niveshak Shivir
Niveshak Shivir strengthens Investor protection, brings
Single-Window Solution for long-pending claims
Investor awareness boosted as IEPFA launches Explainer
Video on claiming Unpaid Dividends
Posted On: 02 NOV 2025 4:18PM 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), successfully organised the “Niveshak Shivir” in Amritsar on 1st November, 2025The one-day camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from investors across Punjab and provided
them with a single-window facilitation platform. This aimed to resolve issues related to unclaimed
dividends, shares, and other investor services.
The event was graced by Smt. Anita Shah Akella, CEO, IEPFA and Joint Secretary, Ministry of
Corporate Affairs; Lt. Col Aditya Sinha, General Manager, IEPFA; Shri Binod Sharma, General
Manager, SEBI; and other senior officers of IEPFA, MIIs and RTA’s.
Over 223 claimants and investors from Amritsar and nearby regions actively participated in the event,
which aimed to bring investor services closer to citizens through direct facilitation and on-the-spot
assistance.
Following successful editions in Pune and Hyderabad, Amritsar became the next city to host this
initiative, reaffirming IEPFA’s vision of building an investor-centric financial ecosystem across the
nation. The camp served as an important milestone in ensuring that investors not only had their
grievances addressed promptly but also gained deeper awareness of their rights and responsibilities.
The Niveshak Shivir enabled direct facilitation of unpaid dividends and claims pending for over six to
seven years, provided on-the-spot KYC and nomination updates, and addressed IEPFA claim issues.
Dedicated kiosks were set up by stakeholder companies and RTAs, allowing investors to interact
directly with officials and eliminate the need for intermediaries.Additionally, IEPFA and SEBI, in collaboration with other MIIs, launched an insightful explainer
video conceptualized by CDSL IPF “Understanding the Process of Claiming Unpaid Dividends
through IEPFA”,
This investor-focused video helps viewers understand the entire journey of unclaimed dividends —
from what they are and why they remain unclaimed, to what happens when they go unpaid. It also
guides investors on ensuring timely dividend receipt, understanding IEPFA’s role and benefits,
determining eligibility, and navigating the claim process with ease.
Hundreds of investors benefitted from seamless interactions with company representatives, RTAs, and
officials from IEPFA and SEBI. The initiative was widely appreciated for its efficiency in addressing
grievances and simplifying processes that traditionally take months to resolve.
Looking Ahead
Amritsar’s Niveshak Shivir is part of IEPFA’s nationwide series of outreach programs targeting cities
with significant volumes of unclaimed investments. These camps underscore IEPFA’s unwavering
commitment to enhancing investor awareness, safeguarding financial interests and ensuring
transparency, accessibility and trust in India’s financial ecosystem.
Link to the explainer video - https://youtu.be/Ec-6uTDErLQ
About IEPFA
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate
Affairs, Government of India, is dedicated to promoting investor awareness and protection through
sustained outreach, education, and strategic collaborations. Since its inception, IEPFA has
spearheaded multiple initiatives to empower investors and strengthen claim redressal mechanisms
across the country.
For more information, visit: www.iepf.gov.in
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