NEW DELHI, May 29 -- The finance ministry on Friday launched a single unified online platform for citizens to search and trace unclaimed bank deposits, insurance claims, shares and mutual funds across the financial ecosystem.

The initiative is expected to enhance public awareness, improve ease of access to information and contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 through greater financial empowerment, inclusion and trust in the financial system, the finance ministry said in a statement.

The portal has been launched in collaboration with PSB Alliance to facilitate easier access to information relating to unclaimed financial assets.

"The portal, accessible at https://www.unclaimedassetsportal.in, serves as a unified platform providing...