Govt to hold camps for returning money to people in unclaimed accounts: CM

The Delhi Government will work with banks to return the unclaimed money of people lying in their accounts, through special camps under the Apki Punji, Apka Adhikar (Your Money, Your Right) campaign.

Speaking at an event organised under the Apki Punji, Apka Adhikar campaign of the Finance ministry, at Ambedkar International Centre, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday asserted the scheme was an example of ‘right intention and right policy’ and added that the Centre has returned Rs 80 crore so far to the people. The CM said that this campaign brings genuine relief and dignity to middle-class and economically weaker families. Money that remained unclaimed for years, once earned through hard work, is now finally making its way back to its rightful beneficiaries.

“It’s a grand initiative under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Several crores of money belonging to people lying in unclaimed accounts for years due to various reasons are being returned,” she said. Delhi Government will also organise camps in collaboration with the banks and help people get back their money, she added.

The CM said that returning unclaimed funds to their rightful owners is not merely a scheme, but an effort to strengthen the bond of trust between the Government and the people. She stated that Rs 85 crore has already been returned to rightful claimants, a testament to the success of this initiative.

She said the campaign’s details will be disseminated widely through digital platforms, television, radio and print media, ensuring that unclaimed assets held in bank accounts, insurance policies, shares and dividends are returned to their rightful owners. Under this campaign, camps are being organised in every district of Delhi.

Each camp features a dedicated helpdesk where citizens can easily access information related to their unclaimed funds through digital facilities. In October, the campaign was launched by the Union Government across the country to raise awareness among people and help them reclaim their financial assets, including money deposited in banks, insurance, mutual funds and pensions.