The Social Security Fund (SSF) has accumulated a total of Rs 111.07 billion from contributions made by workers enrolled in the scheme.
With the growing size of its resources, the pension fund organization is preparing to expand its investments into large-scale energy and industrial projects, including hydropower, electricity transmission infrastructure, renewable energy production, and cement manufacturing plants.
Focus on Hydropower and Renewable Energy
According to Rohit Regmi, Director at the SSF, the organization has already received investment proposals for four projects. He said the Fund intends to prioritize investments either by extending credit to project developers or by participating through consortium financing arrangements.
“The SSF has fixed a minimum threshold of 20 megawatts for investment in hydropower projects,” Regmi said.
The Fund plans to channel its capital into hydropower generation projects, transmission lines, solar energy, and other renewable energy initiatives as part of its strategy to diversify investments and secure long-term returns for contributors.
Growing Contributor Base
As of now, the SSF has enrolled more than 2.95 million contributors from 23,476 employers across the country.
Since its establishment, the Fund has settled claims worth Rs 20.45 billion. Of this amount, Rs 3.23 billion has been disbursed under medical treatment, health, and maternity benefit schemes.
Expanding Role in National Development
With its rapidly growing pool of funds, the Social Security Fund is emerging as an important institutional investor capable of supporting Nepal’s infrastructure and energy development. Investment in large-scale projects is expected to generate stable returns while contributing to the country’s broader economic growth and energy security objectives.
