IEPFA empowers rural women SHGs with financial literacy and digital investment skills in Haryana
The event was themed “Viksit Bharat ke Path Par Saksham Naari”, underscoring women’s role in building a financially strong India.
Workshop in Karnal highlights the role of financially aware and digitally skilled women in building Viksit Bharat
Karnal, Nov 10: The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, in collaboration with NCAER, SEBI, AMFI, and the Haryana State Rural Livelihood Mission (HSRLM), organized an Investor Education and Protection Workshop for women self-help groups (SHGs) in Sangoha, Karnal, on November 8. The event was themed “Viksit Bharat ke Path Par Saksham Naari”, underscoring women’s role in building a financially strong India.
Delivering the keynote address, Anita Shah Akella, CEO of IEPFA and Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, described women as the true strength of Viksit Bharat, emphasizing that they must be financially aware, digitally skilled, and investment-ready. She outlined IEPFA’s flagship outreach initiatives—Niveshak Didi and Niveshak Shivir—that empower women through practical knowledge on saving, investing, and safeguarding against financial frauds.
Suraj Bhan, CEO of HSRLM, in his welcome address, stressed women’s central role in India’s economic transformation. A panel discussion moderated by Dr C. Mohapatra, IEPF Chair Professor at NCAER, explored the need for continuous financial education, behavioural change, and trust-building to drive inclusive financial growth.
SK Sharma, Senior Consultant at AMFI, spoke about the importance of mutual funds and systematic savings for long-term financial independence. Dr Rahul Raiya, SDM, Assandh, highlighted the role of local administrations in enabling SHGs to access financial services. Shailendra Nath Jha, former RBI Deputy General Manager and Ombudsman, discussed safe banking habits and grievance redressal mechanisms for preventing digital financial frauds.
The workshop concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony, marking another milestone in IEPFA’s mission to create financially literate and secure citizens.
About IEPFA
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) was established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to promote investor education, awareness, and protection. The Authority manages the Investor Education and Protection Fund, facilitates refunds of unclaimed dividends, matured deposits, and shares, and conducts nationwide awareness programs through digital tools like the IEPF-5 Form and Search Facility. Its initiatives aim to build a financially resilient and informed investor community.
