IEPFA Organises Niveshak Shivir in Jaipur | 08 Dec 2025
Why in News?
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), in partnership with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs), organised a “Niveshak Shivir” in Jaipur.
Key Points
- Objective: The Shivir enabled direct facilitation of unclaimed dividends and unclaimed shares pending for six to seven years, provided on-the-spot Know Your Customer (KYC) and nomination updates, and addressed pending Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) claim issues.
- Outreach – Following successful editions in Pune, Hyderabad and Amritsar, Jaipur became the next host city, reaffirming the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority’s (IEPFA’s) commitment to a transparent, accessible and investor-centric financial ecosystem.
Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA)
- The Government of India established the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority on 7th September 2016 under Section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013, to oversee the administration of the Investor Education and Protection Fund.
- The Authority is responsible for managing the Investor Education and Protection Fund, processing refunds for unclaimed dividends, shares, and matured deposits or debentures, and promoting financial awareness among investors.