SSF collects Rs 130 billion from over 3.24 million contributors
Summary
The Social Security Fund has collected Rs 129.64 billion from 3.24 million contributors, with foreign employment workers accounting for the largest share. The fund plans to expand investments into infrastructure, industrial projects, hydropower, transmission lines, and renewable energy.
Key Points
- The Social Security Fund collected Rs 129.64 billion from 3,243,701 contributors as of mid-October.
- Foreign employment workers make up about 75 percent of total contributors and account for the largest share of contributions.
- Participation from the informal and self-employed sectors remains extremely low.
- The SSF plans to invest more in large-scale infrastructure, cement manufacturing, hydropower, transmission lines, and renewable energy projects.
