SEBI and the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) jointly conducted their first “Niveshak Shivir” on June 1st in Pune, and it’s a huge step in the right direction for retail investors. (link)
What happened at the Shivir?
450+ investors attended from Pune and nearby areas.
31 help desks were set up to guide investors through:
- Claiming unclaimed dividends & shares (older than 6 years)
- KYC and nomination updates on the spot
- Instant help for claim-related issues
- Processing old pending claims with IEPFA
Support from MIIs & RTAs like NSE, BSE, NSDL, CDSL, KFin, and more made the event smooth and efficient.
They even launched a super handy booklet: “Investor’s Guide to Claiming Unpaid and Unclaimed Dividends and Shares” – step-by-step help for anyone struggling with the IEPF process.
What’s next?
The best part? SEBI & IEPFA plan to take this across India, with Mumbai next on the list. These camps will be held in major cities with high unclaimed investor wealth.
We see too many people are unaware of how to claim their old investments or even forget they exist. A face-to-face support camp like this clears confusion, builds trust, and gives real results. Hope this becomes a regular drive in every major city.
If you or someone you know has unclaimed dividends/shares, this could be your/their chance to reclaim them—no middlemen, no stress.
Let’s give credit where it’s due. Good job SEBI & IEPFA! 
Would love to hear if anyone from the forum attended this or plans to when it comes to your city. 