forgotten bank accounts: Over Rs 48 crores in unclaimed assets languish in Palamu district; Awareness campaign launched to recover funds

Over Rs 48 crores remain unclaimed in Palamu district, affecting more than 98,000 account holders. These 'dead' accounts, inactive for a decade, are now with the RBI. Bank officials highlighted a lack of awareness as a key reason, with a government campaign aiming to settle these assets soon. Bankers pledged hassle-free settlements.