IEPFA & SEBI Launch ‘Niveshak Shivir’ in Pune to Empower Investors

Current Context: The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), launched the first-ever ‘Niveshak Shivir’ in Pune on June 1, 2025.

Key Highlights:

• Investor Assistance: The event helped investors resolve issues related to unclaimed dividends and shares, update KYC and nomination details, and facilitate faster claim settlements.
• Participation: Over 450 investors attended, engaging with dedicated service desks for direct assistance.
• Investor Guide Brochure: A special NSDL brochure was launched, outlining the step-by-step process for reclaiming unclaimed dividends and shares.
• Future Expansion: Based on the success of this pilot event, more Niveshak Shivirs will be organized across major cities with high volumes of unclaimed investor funds.

Question:

Q.1 The first-ever ‘Niveshak Shivir’ was launched in which city on June 1, 2025?
a) Mumbai
b) Pune
c) Delhi
d) Ahmedabad

Answer: b) The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), in collaboration with SEBI, launched the first-ever ‘Niveshak Shivir’ in Pune on June 1, 2025.