*Mega camp of 'आपका पैसा, आपका अधिकार' ('Your Money, Your Right') campaign in New Delhi attracted the public too
*Smt. Gupta appealed to the people of Delhi to visit these camps to check information about their bank accounts, fixed deposits, policies, shares, or mutual fund investments and to claim the unclaimed assets
*Under leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, it has been emphasised that public awareness, public services, and public trust are the real strength of the nation: Union Minister of State for Finance
*As a result of collective efforts, over ₹1,887 crore returned to citizens in just 2 months: DFS Secretary Shri M. Nagraju
Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta and Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary addressed the mega camp of the 'आपका पैसा, आपका अधिकार' ('Your Money, Your Right') campaign in New Delhi, today.
In her address on the occasion, Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta said that the Indian banking sector is very strong and people have trusted the banking system for years. Banking governance, especially the digitisation of services, has also been a special focus of the government led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Smt. Gupta highlighted the Government's focus on financial inclusion and the digital delivery of services since 2014, noting that digitization has not only changed the way people transact money but this step has already transformed the very nature of the Indian economy.
Taking this initiative forward, Smt. Gupta said that the Government has now taken the responsibility to restore citizens' unclaimed assets digitally and through the digital facility under 'आपका पैसा, आपका अधिकार' ('Your Money, Your Right'), which demonstrates that the Government's policy and intent are focused on the delivery of service. The Delhi Government will also support this campaign and empower the Finance Ministry to ensure that camps are held under 'आपका पैसा, आपका अधिकार' ('Your Money, Your Right').
Smt. Gupta appealed to the people of Delhi to check information about their bank accounts, fixed deposits, policies, shares, or mutual fund investments and visit these camps to claim their funds. She said, “This is not just the recovery of common funds — it is the restoration of rights, fulfillment of justice, and affirmation of your entitlements. So far, we have returned approximately 850 million rupees to their rightful owners, and we will continue the efforts to return people's assets.”
In his address, Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary said, "Today, it is a great honour for me to be among you at this important programme, the 'आपका पैसा, आपका अधिकार' ('Your Money, Your Right') campaign. This initiative reflects the vision of the Government, which always places the citizen at the centre."
The Union Minister of State for Finance said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, this government has made it clear that public awareness, public services, and public trust are the real strength of the nation. This campaign is steadily progressing and is being ensured to reach every district of the state within three months from October to December so that no citizen is deprived of their old accumulated capital. Over the past 11 years, our Government has made financial inclusion the foundation of the country's modern development.
Shri Chaudhary informed the audience that the 'आपका पैसा, आपका अधिकार' ('Your Money, Your Right') campaign is based on the idea that the hard-earned money of any citizen should not remain unattended and should be delivered to them at the right time.
The Minister of State for Finance mentioned several schemes that have facilitated financial inclusion in India, mainly PMJDY, PMJJBY, PMSBY, APY, PMMY, and the PM SVANidhi scheme.
Concluding his address, Shri Chaudhary said that 'आपका पैसा, आपका अधिकार' ('Your Money, Your Right') is not just about money; it is about trust, respect, and citizens' rights.
In his address, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services, Shri M. Nagaraju, said, “When we began designing this campaign, we identified a simple and impactful approach – Awareness, Accessibility, and Action, the 3A framework.”
Shri Nagaraju informed the audience and said, "From the very beginning, we wanted every citizen to easily understand this process. The campaign video released at the time of launch is now reaching people across the country in various local languages. Along with this, detailed booklets containing frequently asked questions and standard operating procedures for all unclaimed financial assets have been prepared in several regional languages and are being widely shared. These materials are helping families understand the steps involved and giving them the confidence to navigate the claim process."
Mr. Nagaraju informed that the nationwide response has been encouraging. Strong participation has been seen in the states across the four phases of the campaign. Mega district-level camps have been organized in 272 districts, and the next phase is already underway, with 102 additional camps being held tomorrow. With this pace and coordination, all districts of the country will be covered under the campaign. Senior state government officials, MPs, MLAs, and local representatives are actively participating in these camps and motivating citizens to come forward.
The DFS Secretary, while informing the people, said that as a result of these collective efforts, more than ₹18.87 billion has been returned to citizens within just two months. Although this number may seem modest, it reflects the initial impact of growing awareness, and we hope that many more families will come forward in the coming times.
Highlighting the progress of campaign in Delhi, Shri Nagaraju said that as of August 31, 2025, the pending balance under the Deposited Education and Awareness (DEA) fund related to Delhi is only ₹3,210.84 crore. This indicates that a very large amount is still inaccessible to the citizens of the National Capital. This further underscores the need for stronger engagement in Delhi so that families can receive the amount rightfully due to them.
The 'आपका पैसा, आपका अधिकार' ('Your Money, Your Right') campaign was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, on October 4, 2025, from Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
This camp was organized under the aegis of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, Government of India, by the State Level Banker Committee-Delhi, with participation from 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, along with the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). A mega camp was conducted at the Dr. Ambedkar International Center, New Delhi.
Unclaimed financial assets such as insurance policy claims, bank deposits, dividends, shares, and income from mutual funds often remain unclaimed due to a lack of awareness or outdated account details. The mega camp provided guidance to citizens on the process of reclaiming their unclaimed assets.
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