**Executive Summary**
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) organised a “Niveshak Shivir” in Bhubaneswar on March 27, 2026, to assist investors in recovering unclaimed dividends and shares. This one-day facilitation camp provided over 285 participants with a single-window solution for grievance redressal, KYC updates, and claim processing. The event was part of a nationwide outreach series aimed at building a transparent and accessible financial ecosystem through direct engagement with regulatory officials.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Event Overview and Objectives**
* Organised by the IEPFA under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, in collaboration with SEBI and Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs).
* Held in Jaydev Vihar, Bhubaneswar, targeting investors from Odisha and surrounding regions.
* Aimed to bring investor services closer to citizens and provide a platform to resolve long-pending claims.
**Direct Facilitation Services**
* Provided on-the-spot support for unclaimed dividends and shares pending for over six to seven years.
* Offered immediate assistance for KYC updates and nomination registrations.
* Established dedicated kiosks for stakeholder companies and Registrars and Transfer Agents (RTAs) to enable direct interaction and eliminate intermediaries.
**Digital Search and Claim Tools**
* Featured a Search Facility Help Desk to help investors identify unclaimed assets via the IEPFA website using basic details like name or company name.
* Provided technical guidance on using the digital tool to locate previously unknown claims.
* Offered clear instructions on the formal procedure for proceeding with claims through Form IEPF-5.
**Strategic Outreach**
* The event follows similar successful camps in Pune, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Amritsar, and Bengaluru.
* Focuses on cities identified as having significant volumes of unclaimed investments.
* Emphasises efficiency and transparency in resolving grievances that typically take months to process.
**Impact Analysis**
**Investors and Claimants**
**Impact**
Gained direct access to officials and RTAs, enabling them to identify lost assets and resolve grievances efficiently without intermediaries.
**Action Required**
Check the IEPFA website Search Facility for unclaimed investments and submit claims through Form IEPF-5.
**IEPFA and Regulatory Bodies (SEBI/MIIs)**
**Impact**
Enhanced investor awareness and strengthened the trust and transparency of the Indian financial ecosystem through successful nationwide outreach.
**Action Required**
Continue identifying cities with high volumes of unclaimed investments to host future facilitation camps.
**Registrars and Transfer Agents (RTAs) and Stakeholder Companies**
**Impact**
Streamlined the process of updating investor records, such as KYC and nominations, and addressed pending claim issues directly.
**Action Required**
Maintain kiosks and dedicated support channels to facilitate the timely redressal of investor grievances and claim processing.
Key Entities Referenced
Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA): The primary regulatory body under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs responsible for administering unclaimed dividends, shares, and promoting investor protection.
Niveshak Shivir: A nationwide investor facilitation camp and outreach initiative designed to provide direct assistance for grievance redressal and claim recovery.
Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF): The statutory fund where unclaimed investments are transferred and held for protection until claimed by the rightful investors.
Form IEPF-5: The specific digital application form required for investors to file claims for the refund of shares and unclaimed dividends from the IEPF.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI): The national capital markets regulator that collaborated with the IEPFA to facilitate the investor awareness and claim assistance program.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Investor Education and Protection Fund
Authority (IEPFA) Organises “Niveshak Shivir” in
Bhubaneswar
Over 285 investors and claimants from the regions
participated in the camp, which aimed to bring investor
services closer to citizens
Camp serves as facilitation platform for investors to resolve
issues related to unclaimed dividends, shares, and pending
IEPFA claims
Posted On: 27 MAR 2026 10:25PM 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) and
Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs), successfully organised a “Niveshak Shivir” in Bhubaneswar on
27th March 2026.
The event was held in Jaydev Vihar, Bhubaneswar and served as a comprehensive facilitation platform for
investors to resolve issues related to unclaimed dividends, shares, and pending IEPFA claims.
The one-day camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from investors across Odisha, offering them a
single-window solution for grievance redressal, claim facilitation, and investor service assistance. The
event was attended by senior officials from IEPFA, SEBI, Market Infrastructure Institutions, and
Registrars and Transfer Agents (RTAs).Over 285 investors and claimants from Bhubaneswar and nearby regions actively participated in the camp,
which aimed to bring investor services closer to citizens through direct facilitation and on-the-spot
support.
Following successful editions in Pune, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Amritsar, and Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar became
the next city to host this investor-focused initiative, reaffirming IEPFA’s commitment to building an
investor-centric, transparent, and accessible financial ecosystem across India.
The Niveshak Shivir enabled direct facilitation of unclaimed dividends and shares pending for over six to
seven years, provided on-the-spot KYC and nomination updates, and addressed pending IEPFA claim
issues. Dedicated kiosks were set up by stakeholder companies and RTAs, enabling investors to interact
directly with officials and eliminate intermediaries from the process.
A dedicated Search Facility Help Desk also emerged as a key highlight of the Bhubaneswar Niveshak
Shivir, assisting investors in identifying unclaimed shares and dividends transferred to the Investor
Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
The Search Facility, available on the IEPFA website, enables investors to check whether any unclaimed
investments belonging to them are lying with IEPF by entering basic details such as their name or
company name.
During the camp, officials guided investors in using this digital tool and helped them locate potential
claims they were previously unaware of. Participants responded with notable enthusiasm, as the facility
not only strengthened awareness but also provided clear guidance for proceeding with claims through
Form IEPF-5 after locating their investments.Hundreds of participants benefited from direct engagement with company representatives, RTAs, and
officials from IEPFA and SEBI. The initiative received wide appreciation for its efficiency, transparency,
and effectiveness in resolving grievances that typically take months to process.
The Bhubaneswar Niveshak Shivir is part of IEPFA’s nationwide outreach series, focusing on cities with
significant volumes of unclaimed investments. These investor facilitation camps underscore IEPFA’s
unwavering commitment to enhancing investor awareness, safeguarding financial interests, and building
trust and transparency in India’s financial ecosystem.
IEPFA is dedicated to promoting investor awareness and protection through sustained outreach, education,
and strategic collaborations. Since its inception, IEPFA has launched multiple initiatives to empower
investors and strengthen claim redressal mechanisms across the country. For more information, visit: ww
w.iepf.gov.in.
*****
NB/ONP
(Release ID: 2246350) Visitor Counter : 98