SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Institution: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, marked its 9th Foundation Day by convening a round table in New Delhi on September 8, 2025, themed “Claiming the Unclaimed: Unlocking the Potential of Idle Financial Assets.” Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, emphasized the need for coordinated frameworks to channel idle financial resources into productive use. IEPFA CEO Anita Shah Akella outlined reforms including an Integrated Portal for Claims and Refunds, streamlined settlement of low-value claims, and financial literacy campaigns such as Niveshak Didi and Niveshak Shivirs. New measures like “Niveshak Samadhan – Dial Your CEO” and the Panchtattva vision will employ AI and digital tools to accelerate refunds and strengthen investor confidence.
Relevant question for policy stakeholders:
How can India scale IEPFA’s digital-first measures across unclaimed financial assets, ensuring wider participation and trust in financial markets?
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https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2164912