Mahabir Pun, pioneer of rural innovation, becomes education minister
Summary
Mahabir Pun, a pioneer in rural innovation and founder of the National Innovation Centre, has been appointed as Nepal's education minister. He is known for his contributions to wireless internet in rural areas and biomedical research.
Key Points
- Mahabir Pun was appointed as Nepal's minister for education, science and technology.
- He founded the National Innovation Centre in 2012 and contributed significantly to rural innovation.
- Pun introduced wireless internet in rural Nepal and received international awards including the Ramon Magsaysay Award.
- He advocates for allocating at least one percent of the national budget to research and innovation and recently joined the interim Cabinet led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki.
