Under the guidelines of the Department of Financial Services, Government of India, district-level awareness and assistance camps on the Depositor Education and Awareness Fund (DEA Fund) are being organized across the State of Meghalaya as part of the nationwide “Your Money, Your Rights” public awareness campaign. These camps will continue in various districts until 31st December 2025.
As part of this initiative, the State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC), Meghalaya, has announced that a special camp will be held in West Khasi Hills district on 21st November 2025, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The event will be organized under the leadership of the District Collector, with support from the Lead District Manager and the Lead Bank of the district. The camp will also see participation from all banks, insurance companies, pension departments, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
During the camp, assistance counters will be available to guide citizens in claiming various types of unclaimed financial assets, including unclaimed bank deposits, unclaimed insurance claims, unclaimed dividends, unclaimed shares, and unclaimed mutual funds. Beneficiaries and claimants will additionally receive help with KYC (Know Your Customer) updates, filling out claim forms, and document verification wherever required.
All residents of West Khasi Hills district are encouraged to attend the camp in large numbers and take advantage of this significant public welfare initiative of the Government of India. Similar camps will continue to be organized in other districts of Meghalaya in a phased manner until 31st December 2025.
Through this initiative, the State Level Bankers’ Committee, Meghalaya, reaffirms its commitment to enhancing public awareness, safeguarding depositor and investor rights, and ensuring that citizens can easily access their rightful financial benefits.
