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Source: The post is based on the article “Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) and Common Service Centre (CSC) launches “Niveshak Sarathi” published in PIB on 11th August 2023.
What is the News?
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) and Common Service Centre (CSC) have jointly launched “Niveshak Sarathi” Vans in Delhi-NCR as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.
What is Niveshak Sarathi?
Niveshak Sarathi initiative aims to enhance financial literacy and awareness about fraudulent schemes.
The vans are equipped with a TV screen showcasing investor awareness movies, a public address system, and informative brochures.
The initiative included sessions conducted by Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) from IEPFA at key locations.Common Service Centre served as the knowledge partner for this campaign.
What is the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority(IEPFA)?
IEPFA was established by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to manage the Investor Education and Protection Fund.
It focuses on refunding shares, unclaimed dividends, matured deposits, and debentures to investors, among other responsibilities.
