- The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), functioning under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Prasar Bharati to strengthen investor awareness initiatives across the country.
- The partnership aims to use the extensive reach of Doordarshan channels to spread important messages related to investor protection, financial literacy, and safe investing practices.
Objective of the Partnership
Under the agreement, informative scroll messages will be broadcast across:
- National Doordarshan channels
- Regional Doordarshan channels
The initiative seeks to ensure that crucial investor-related information reaches citizens in both urban and remote regions.
Key Focus Areas of the Awareness Campaign
The campaign will focus on:
- Investor awareness and financial literacy
- Recovery of unclaimed dividends and shares
- Information about shares transferred to IEPFA
- Fraud prevention and safe investing practices
- Guidance on using the IEPFA Search Facility
- Filing claims through Form IEPF-5
The initiative is expected to help investors reclaim unclaimed financial assets and improve awareness regarding investment safety.
MoU Signing Ceremony
The MoU was formally signed by:
- Lt. Col. Aditya Sinha, General Manager, IEPFA
- Shri Sanjay Prasad, Deputy Director General (Sales), Prasar Bharati
The agreement marks a significant step toward expanding nationwide investor awareness through strategic public communication.
About IEPFA
Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority works under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and focuses on:
- Protecting investor interests
- Promoting financial literacy
- Managing unclaimed dividends and shares
- Conducting investor awareness programmes
About Prasar Bharati
Prasar Bharati is India’s public service broadcaster and operates:
- Doordarshan
- All India Radio
Its nationwide reach makes it one of the most effective platforms for public awareness campaigns and government outreach initiatives.