31st January 2025, Kathmandu
Surya Jyoti Life Insurance Company Limited has launched a nationwide campaign, “Surya Jyoti: Warmth for Life,” to support vulnerable communities during the harsh winter.
Surya Jyoti Warmth for Life Campaign
The company has distributed blankets and warm clothes to underprivileged children, elderly citizens, and low-income families across different provinces.
Commitment to Social Welfare
Surya Jyoti Life prioritizes social responsibility and considers warmth as one of its core values. The company initiated this relief program to help those suffering from the extreme cold.
Prakash Bikram Khatri, CEO of Surya Jyoti Life, highlighted the company’s dedication to humanitarian efforts. He said, “Winter poses severe challenges for many people. Our initiative aims to provide warmth and comfort to those in need. Surya Jyoti Life will continue supporting communities during crises and natural disasters.”
Relief Distribution Across Provinces
The campaign covered several locations across Province 2, Bagmati Province (Province 3), Gandaki Province (Province 4), and Lumbini Province.
Province 2:
Kalaiya’s Amrita Orphanage: 22 warm jackets for orphaned children.
Shree Narayan Baba Dalit Janjati School, Janakpur: 46 jackets for students.
Total distribution in Province 2: 68 jackets.
Bagmati Province (Province 3):
Patan Community Rehabilitation Center, Lalitpur: 50 warm jackets for children and youth with disabilities.
Gandaki Province (Province 4):
Balgram Basic School, Kathekhola-5, Baglung: 85 warm jackets for students.
School principals, teachers, local representatives, and Surya Jyoti Life’s Baglung branch officials participated in the event.
Lumbini Province:
Maharajganj Municipality-10, Kapilvastu: 500 low-income families received 500 blankets.
The event was attended by MP Surendra Acharya, Mayor Abdul Kalam, ward officials, and company representatives.
Leading in Insurance Services
Surya Jyoti Life remains a leading player in Nepal’s insurance sector. The company reports:
Paid-up Capital: NPR 5.01 billion
Total Investment: NPR 42.42 billion
Life Insurance Fund: NPR 38.03 billion
Total Issued Policies: 3.17 million
Trained Agents: 101,100
Branch Network: 174 offices across Nepal
It is also Nepal’s first life insurance company to offer coverage for 35 critical illnesses with a medical expense benefit of up to NPR 5 million. Additionally, it is the first life insurance company in Nepal to receive ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management.
Dividend Distribution
For FY 2080/81 (2023/24), Surya Jyoti Life conducted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 21 December and distributed 20% cash dividends to shareholders.
Through strong financial performance and impactful social initiatives, Surya Jyoti Life continues to lead in both business excellence and community support.
