Paperman Media (Bhubaneswar )- The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs), successfully organised a “Niveshak Shivir” in Bhubaneswar on 27th March 2026.
The event was held in Jaydev Vihar, Bhubaneswar and served as a comprehensive facilitation platform for investors to resolve issues related to unclaimed dividends, shares, and pending IEPFA claims.
The one-day camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from investors across Odisha, offering them a single-window solution for grievance redressal, claim facilitation, and investor service assistance. The event was attended by senior officials from IEPFA, SEBI, Market Infrastructure Institutions, and Registrars and Transfer Agents (RTAs).
Over 285 investors and claimants from Bhubaneswar and nearby regions actively participated in the camp, which aimed to bring investor services closer to citizens through direct facilitation and on-the-spot support.
Following successful editions in Pune, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Amritsar, and Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar became the next city to host this investor-focused initiative, reaffirming IEPFA’s commitment to building an investor-centric, transparent, and accessible financial ecosystem across India.
The Niveshak Shivir enabled direct facilitation of unclaimed dividends and shares pending for over six to seven years, provided on-the-spot KYC and nomination updates, and addressed pending IEPFA claim issues. Dedicated kiosks were set up by stakeholder companies and RTAs, enabling investors to interact directly with officials and eliminate intermediaries from the process.
A dedicated Search Facility Help Desk also emerged as a key highlight of the Bhubaneswar Niveshak Shivir, assisting investors in identifying unclaimed shares and dividends transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
The Search Facility, available on the IEPFA website, enables investors to check whether any unclaimed investments belonging to them are lying with IEPF by entering basic details such as their name or company name.
During the camp, officials guided investors in using this digital tool and helped them locate potential claims they were previously unaware of. Participants responded with notable enthusiasm, as the facility not only strengthened awareness but also provided clear guidance for proceeding with claims through Form IEPF-5 after locating their investments.
