Overview
The Ministry of Finance’s Department of Financial Services (DFS) received more than 2.5 lakh public grievances in a year. Since November 2025, DFS has consistently been among the top‑10 ministries in the GRAI rankings. In May 2026, the Insurance Division secured the 2nd position and the Banking Division stood 6th in the Group A category (≥500 grievances).
Key Developments
- May 2026: Insurance Division ranked 2nd, Banking Division ranked 6th in GRAI Group A.
- Since 7 January 2024: The DFS Secretary reviews 20 randomly selected grievances with complainants and senior officials of the concerned financial institutions.
- Workshops on ‘Effective Grievance Redressal Framework’ were conducted jointly with RBI, IRDAI, PFRDA, and all public sector banks.
Important Facts
- Annual grievance count: >2.5 lakh.
- Group A category includes ministries handling ≥500 grievances.
- Personal review of grievances involves chairpersons, MDs, CEOs, and senior management.
- Workshops emphasized root‑cause analysis, transparency, professionalism, and empathy.
Exam Relevance
Understanding the GRAI framework helps aspirants