Internship programme in investor education: applications open for short-term placements with selection by academics and interview.
The Authority invites applications for a short-term internship programme to involve students and scholars in investor awareness, research, and related activities; successful interns receive an Internship Certificate. Selection is by academic performance and personal interview, Phase I has a limited intake with possible extensions, applications are submitted via the Authority's website and a contact point is provided for further information.

Extension of filing deadline allows specified MCA forms to be filed without additional fees to ease MCA21 migration.
Filing timelines are extended to permit stakeholders to submit specified MCA21 Version 3 forms without additional fees until 31 March 2023; Form PAS-03 filings with due dates between 20 January 2023 and 28 February 2023 are similarly covered. Additionally, the name reservation period under section 4(5) is extended by 20 days and the re submission period under rule 9 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 is extended by 15 days to facilitate migration to MCA21 Version 3.

Investor education initiatives expanding through coordinated outreach and new public programmes to strengthen investor awareness and protection.
A state-level conference in Aizawl organised by the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority focuses on advancing investor education, awareness and protection through technical sessions, cultural activities and outreach. The event will launch Niveshak Didi with India Post Payment Bank, an Investor Awareness Van (Niveshak Sarathi) with Common Service Centers, and multiple Iconic Investor Awareness Programmes, using diverse delivery platforms and public engagement to fulfil the IEPF Authority's mandate under subsection (5) of section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013.