A district-level Awareness-cum-Campaign on the settlement of unclaimed deposits, organized under the theme “Your Money, Your Right”, was held today at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Dimapur. The initiative, spearheaded by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the State Bank of India (SBI), is part of a nationwide drive launched by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, aimed at promoting the timely settlement of unclaimed financial assets.
The program was chaired by EAC Dimapur, Imtijungla Lemtur, who emphasized that the campaign seeks to ensure that unclaimed deposits and investments are returned to their rightful owners. She urged all participants to actively disseminate information within their communities to facilitate the process and promote financial transparency.
Addressing the attendees, District Lead Manager Rongsenyangla highlighted the growing concern over unclaimed deposits and stressed the importance of financial awareness among citizens. She explained that many individuals remain unaware of dormant accounts, matured fixed deposits, unclaimed insurance proceeds, or unpaid dividends, often due to lack of documentation or knowledge. The campaign, she said, is structured around the three pillars of Awareness, Accessibility, and Action (3 A’s) to make the process of tracing and reclaiming unclaimed funds simple, transparent, and citizen-friendly.
Rongsenyangla further noted that unclaimed assets in India stood at Rs 1.82 lakh crore as of August 31, 2025, and urged citizens to take proactive steps in identifying their unclaimed funds. She also informed the public about the RBI’s online portal, https://Udhampur.rbi.org.in, , where individuals can check the status of their unclaimed deposits. She called on stakeholders, including village councils, GBs, and community leaders, to help spread the message and ensure that funds reach their rightful owners.
The campaign forms part of the government’s broader efforts to strengthen financial inclusion and literacy through initiatives such as the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), National Strategy for Financial Education (NSFE), National Centre for Financial Education (NCFE), and Financial Literacy Centres (FLCs).
The program was attended by representatives from various sectors, including Village Councils, Dimapur Urban Colony Chairman Federation, GBs Union, and GBs Association Dimapur.
