Oriental Insurance Contributes NPR 2 Million to Prime Ministers Disaster Relief Fund
15th September 2026, Kathmandu
Oriental Insurance Company Limited, an Indian invested non life insurance provider operating in Nepal, has contributed NPR 2 million to the Prime Ministers Disaster Relief Fund to assist ongoing national disaster response and recovery programs.
Oriental Insurance Flood Relief Contribution
The financial contribution highlights the ongoing participation of private and institutional insurance providers in supporting state led humanitarian initiatives across the nation.
Cheque Handover Ceremony at Ministry of Finance
The official contribution cheque was presented directly to Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle during a formal ceremony held at the Ministry of Finance on Monday.
The delegation representing Oriental Insurance Company Limited was led by Chief Executive Officer Totan Chakraborty, accompanied by Deputy Chief Executive Officer Shirisha Marujolla and Senior Departmental Manager Man Bahadur Dhakal. The corporate leaders formally delivered the NPR 2 million donation to government officials to support immediate relief distribution.
Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives
During the ceremony, Chief Executive Officer Totan Chakraborty stated that the company remains dedicated to aiding government relief efforts during times of emergency as part of its structured Corporate Social Responsibility framework.
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Chakraborty noted that Oriental Insurance has consistently allocated institutional resources toward public safety, disaster mitigation, and community welfare funds in prior years. For insurance institutions, engaging in public relief activities demonstrates a commitment to community resilience that extends beyond commercial underwriting and claims settlement.
History of Humanitarian Contributions in Nepal
The latest NPR 2 million support builds upon a documented history of social and emergency contributions made by Oriental Insurance Company Limited across various regional crises in Nepal. Previous institutional relief allocations include:
- Reconstruction Support: Contributed NPR 2 million in Poush 2082 toward a specialized government fund dedicated to rebuilding public infrastructure damaged during the Gen Z movement on Bhadra 23 and 24, 2082.
- Disaster Relief: Donated NPR 1.5 million to the Prime Ministers Disaster Relief Fund on Ashwin 18, 2081.
- Earthquake Rehabilitation: Provided NPR 1 million in Falgun 2082 to assist rehabilitation and recovery efforts for victims of the Jajarkot earthquake.
- Educational Initiatives: Granted NPR 1.5 million in institutional support to the Samata Educational Trust to promote accessible education.
- Recent Donation: Provided NPR 2 million to the Prime Ministers Disaster Relief Fund to assist current disaster mitigation measures.
Role of Corporate Aid in National Relief Operations
Centralized mechanisms such as the Prime Ministers Disaster Relief Fund play a vital role in organizing emergency response operations, infrastructure repairs, and direct aid delivery following floods, landslides, and seismic events. Corporate contributions supplement budgetary allocations, allowing government ministries to deploy resources rapidly to affected districts.
The handover event at the Ministry of Finance confirms the continued involvement of international and non life insurance players in Nepal public welfare framework, reinforcing institutional partnerships between private financial sector entities and the government during crisis periods.
