The Light of Life Trust (LOLT) IPO

About The Light of Life Trust (LOLT)

The Light of Life Trust (LOLT), founded in 2002, is a public charitable trust registered in Mumbai. Its mission is to break the generational cycle of poverty in rural India, one life at a time. The Trust was established to address developmental barriers such as high school dropout rates, low employability, poor healthcare access, and gender-based disparities.Over the past two decades, LOLT has reached more than 809,000 individuals across nearly 2,000 villages. The organization operates through a multi-sector, life-cycle approach. It began with its flagship program, “Anando,” in 2005, which focuses on preventing school dropouts through academic support and counseling. Since then, the Trust has expanded its initiatives to include youth employability, primary healthcare, livelihood and skill development, and environmental conservation, demonstrating a scalable model for rural development centered on dignity and social mobility.

SSE (Social Stock Exchange) IPO

An SSE (Social Stock Exchange) IPO is a structured way to support NGOs listed on the exchange. It’s not a tradable instrument. Your contribution goes directly to the NGO and the specific program it supports and is eligible for 80G tax benefits. Learn more.

Light Of Life Trust – Youth and Education Impact

• 809,112+ individuals reached across 1,971 villages.
• 1,000+ students received career guidance and counseling.
• 242+ teachers trained in modern, student-centric pedagogy.
• 109 schools reached through ongoing interventions (78 for Anando, 31 for ASEP).
• 8,694+ students participated in major events like Bal Kala Mahotsav and Mahacharcha.
• 87% of Class 10 students transitioned to higher secondary or vocational training.

Programs Offered by Light of Life Trust

Division Anando (Education & Youth Development)

• Anando Programme: Prevents school dropouts among vulnerable rural children through academic reinforcement, counseling, and digital learning.
• Anando Plus Programme: Provides a structured pathway for adolescents to transition into higher education, skill development, and employment.
• Anant Performing Arts Programme: Nurtures artistic talent in underserved children through formal training in music, dance, and performing arts.
• Anando School Empowerment Programme (ASEP): Strengthens teaching quality, leadership, and governance systems in rural government schools.

Division Jagruti (Community Development)

• Livelihood & Skill Development Programme: Empowers rural youth and women with market-aligned vocational skills, digital literacy, and entrepreneurship training.
• Medical Mobile Unit (MMU) Programme: Delivers accessible and affordable primary healthcare to remote rural and tribal communities via mobile clinics.
• Environment Conservation Programme: Supports farmers with sustainable agriculture training and fruit orchard promotion to enhance income and ecological resilience.

Are there any financial returns?

No. This is a Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instrument, unique to the Social Stock Exchange. It’s essentially a structured grant — you’re contributing to a social cause.

There are no financial returns and no principal repayment. The contribution reflects in your demat holdings and is eligible for 80G income tax deduction. ZCZP instruments are issued only in dematerialised form and cannot be traded in the secondary market.

How to Contribute via Zerodha?

• Log in to Kite Web and go to the Bids section to find SSE IPOs.
• Select the LPCFZCZP listing and enter your contribution amount (minimum Rs 1000).
• Once submitted, accept the mandate on the UPI app.
• The ZCZP instrument will appear in your demat holdings once listed. You will receive audited impact reports on how your contribution was utilised.