In January 2022, with which of the following has the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) signed an MoU to achieve the mandate of investor education, awareness, and protection?

In January 2022, with which of the following has the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) signed an MoU to achieve the mandate of investor education, awareness, and protection? Correct Answer Indira Gandhi National Open University

The correct answer is Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).

Key Points

  • The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) has signed an MoU with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).
  • It has been signed under the aegis of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
  • The objective for signing the MoU is to achieve the mandate of investor education, awareness, and protection by utilizing the tele-lecturing facility of Gyan Darshan Channel.

Important Points

  • This association with IGNOU/Gyan Darshan channel will help in propagating the message of Investor Education and Awareness among a large group of present and prospective stakeholders.
  • The proposed lecture series of 75 episodes will be live tele-lecturing series on 24x7 Gyan Darshan TV channel.
  • The repository of the tele-lectures is available on IEPFA’s official YouTube channel.

Additional Information

  • Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) has been established under Section 125 of the Companies Act 2013.
  • The main objective of the authority includes to promote Investor Education, Awareness & Protection, refund unclaimed shares, dividends and other amounts transferred to it under sections 124 and 125 of the Companies Act 2013 to the rightful claimants.
  • IEPFA works under the administrative control of Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

Related Questions

With which of the following has the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) signed an MoU for collaboration in utilising the tele-lecturing facility of Gyan Darshan Channel (EPMC)?