The one-day camp saw the participation of over 223 investors from Amritsar and surrounding regions. The event provided a single-window facilitation platform for investors, enabling them to resolve issues related to unclaimed dividends, KYC updates, and nomination corrections on the spot.
Investor-Centric Facilitation Platform
The event was attended by key officials including Smt. Anita Shah Akella, CEO of IEPFA and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs; Lt. Col. Aditya Sinha, General Manager, IEPFA; and Shri Binod Sharma, General Manager, SEBI. Representatives from Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) and Registrar and Transfer Agents (RTAs) also participated actively.
The Niveshak Shivir featured dedicated kiosks where investors could interact directly with company and RTA officials. This direct engagement eliminated intermediaries, making grievance redressal faster and more transparent. The on-spot assistance included resolving claims pending for over six years and facilitating seamless KYC and nomination updates.
Boosting Financial Awareness
Continuing its efforts from earlier editions in Pune and Hyderabad, the Amritsar chapter of Niveshak Shivir reinforced IEPFA’s commitment to building an investor-friendly financial ecosystem. The initiative focused on spreading awareness about investors’ rights, responsibilities, and the importance of timely updates to personal and banking information.
During the event, IEPFA and SEBI jointly launched an explainer video titled “Understanding the Process of Claiming Unpaid Dividends through IEPFA”. Conceptualized by CDSL IPF, the video educates viewers about the journey of unclaimed dividends—why they remain unpaid, the process to claim them, and how IEPFA plays a key role in ensuring investor protection.
Investors Benefit from On-Spot Support
Hundreds of participants benefitted from direct access to IEPFA and SEBI officials who guided them through claim procedures, form submissions, and verification. The initiative was widely praised for simplifying processes that traditionally take months to resolve, providing clarity and assurance to investors about the safety of their investments.
Nationwide Investor Empowerment Drive
Amritsar’s Niveshak Shivir is part of IEPFA’s broader mission to conduct similar outreach programs in cities with high volumes of unclaimed investments. These initiatives align with the Government of India’s vision of financial inclusion and investor empowerment.
Through such camps, IEPFA and SEBI continue to promote transparency, accessibility, and trust in India’s financial ecosystem. They reaffirm the government’s resolve to strengthen financial literacy and ensure that every investor, from urban centers to smaller towns, receives equal support and protection.
