Chandigarh, Mar 02: CDSL Investor Protection Fund (CDSL IPF) and BSE Investor Protection Fund (BSE IPF), under the aegis of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), jointly hosted a Mega Regional Investor Awareness Seminar (Mega RISA) at Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh.
The Mega RISA, themed “Shikshit Se Saksham”, brought together over 350 participants, including women entrepreneurs, students, and general investors, for a comprehensive day of financial literacy and awareness activities.
The seminar was conducted in association with key Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) – NSE, MSE, NSDL, MCX, NCDEX, and AMFI. The initiative aimed to strengthen understanding of the securities market, promote responsible investing practices, and enhance awareness on cyber safety, thereby reinforcing the importance of informed financial decision‑making in an increasingly digital and dynamic market environment.
The event was graced by distinguished dignitaries, including:
- Chief Guest: Ms. Yatri Dave Vitekar, Chief Vigilance Officer, SEBI,
- Shri Vijayant Kumar Verma, Regional Director, SEBI
- Ms. Deepti Agrawal, Chief General Manager, SEBI,
- Dr. Shobna Dhiman, Registrar, Punjab Engineering College
- Inspector Ms. Eram Rizvi, Cyber Crime Division, Chandigarh Police
- Shri Sudhish Pillai, Head – CDSL IPF
- Shri Gaurav Kapoor, Senior Vice President, BSE
The seminar featured high‑level presentations and insights from regulators, cyber security specialists, and market experts. Interactive stalls from all MIIs and a financial quiz further enriched participant engagement. Key focus areas included preventive measures to combat financial cybercrime, financial planning, smart investing for long‑term wealth creation, and awareness initiatives such as #SEBIvsSCAMs and demonstrations of tools like SEBI CHECK provided by the regulator. Speakers also emphasized the growing importance of informed participation in capital markets as digital accessibility continues to rise.
The Mega RISA in Chandigarh witnessed enthusiastic participation and meaningful engagement throughout the day, reflecting the growing interest in financial literacy and investor awareness initiatives across the region.
This seminar is part of the ongoing nationwide efforts of BSE IPF, CDSL IPF, SEBI and all Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) to promote financial literacy, strengthen investor confidence, and build a well‑informed and financially secure investor community – i.e., Atmanirbhar Investors – across India.