Over Rs 72,000 crore in unclaimed bank deposits, untouched for a decade, have been transferred to the RBI’s Depositor Education and Awareness Fund. Public sector banks hold the largest portion. The government has launched UDGAM to help people trace their money and introduced measures to prevent further accumulation, aiming to boost financial literacy.Over Rs 72,000 crore in unclaimed bank deposits, untouched for a decade, have been transferred to the RBI’s Depositor Education and Awareness Fund. Public sector banks hold the largest portion. The government has launched UDGAM to help people trace their money and introduced measures to prevent further accumulation, aiming to boost financial literacy.
