IEPFA Organises panel discusion on “Aapki Poonji Aapka Adhikaar

The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, organised a panel discussion on “Aapki Poonji Aapka Adhikaar – Learning and Way Forward” at the Samarasta Auditorium, Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi,. The programme brought together policymakers, regulators, experts and investor awareness advocates to deliberate on strengthening investor rights, facilitating the reclamation of unclaimed financial assets, and charting the way forward for a more inclusive financial ecosystem.

A publication named “Claiming the Unclaimed: Unlocking the Potential of Idle Financial Assets in India” unveiled by Ms. Deepti Gaur Mukerjee, Chairperson, IEPFA and Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, along with other distinguished dignitaries. The book is intended to serve as a comprehensive knowledge resource for policymakers, researchers, financial institutions, and investors, while contributing to the national discourse on investor protection and financial inclusion.

Sharing the Authority’s vision and ongoing reforms, Ms. Anita Shah Akella, CEO, IEPFA and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, highlighted IEPFA’s continued efforts to simplify claim settlement processes, strengthen digital platforms, and expand investor awareness initiatives across the country. She reiterated the Authority’s commitment to ensuring that investors and their families can reclaim their rightful assets with greater ease and transparency.

Delivering the keynote address, Ms. Deepti Gaur Mukerjee, Chairperson, IEPFA and Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, emphasised the importance of investor empowerment as a cornerstone of financial inclusion and economic growth. She highlighted the need for sustained awareness campaigns and citizen-centric reforms to ensure that unclaimed assets are returned to their rightful owners efficiently.

In his special address, M. Nagaraju, Former Secretary, Department of Financial Services, shared valuable insights on strengthening financial governance and creating robust systems to address the issue of unclaimed assets across sectors.(UPDATED ON 23RD JUNE 2026)

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