BY TC News Desk
Agartala, 14th November 2025: A financial awareness camp titled “Your Money, Your Right” was organized in North Tripura district by the Lead District Manager of Punjab National Bank. The initiative is part of a nationwide campaign launched by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The three-month campaign, running from October 1 to December 31, 2025, aims to educate citizens about unclaimed assets in the financial sector.
The camp was inaugurated with a symbolic tree-planting ceremony by dignitaries. Aparna Nath, Sabhadipati of Uttar Tripura Zilla Parishad emphasized the importance of cultivating banking habits and urged citizens to make use of government-backed financial facilities. Surendra Nidar, General Manager (OIC) of RBI, reassured participants that unclaimed money remains protected and encouraged guardians to utilize such funds for the welfare of children, linking the initiative to Children’s Day celebrations. He further noted that banks are now proactively reaching customers to refund idle funds, which will contribute to economic growth. Satyendra Singh, Chairman of Tripura Gramin Bank, highlighted the strong presence of Gramin Bank in North Tripura and informed that customers or their legal heirs can lodge claims directly at their respective branches. Uttam Kumar Mukherjee of Punjab National Bank, representing SLBC, along with Aman Kumar Poddar, LDO North Tripura, RBI Agartala, also participated in the deliberations.
The camp witnessed active participation from all bank branches, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LICI), members of the District Level Insurance Committee, and a large number of citizens from North Tripura.
During the event, 94 certificates were distributed to claimants, amounting to Rs 21.38 lakh, marking a significant step in returning unclaimed financial assets to rightful owners.
