Mahabir Pun
Profile
Mahabir Pun is a Nepalese politician, researcher, social entrepreneur, and activist currently serving as the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation. A prominent independent figure, he represents the Myagdi-1 constituency in the House of Representatives and previously served as the Minister of Education, Science and Technology in the interim government. Renowned for pioneering rural wireless networking projects in the Himalayas and founding the National Innovation Center, Pun has received international acclaim, including the Ramon Magsaysay Award and induction into the Internet Hall of Fame.
Details
- Born
- January 22, 1955
- Birth place
- Myagdi District, Nepal
- Education
- University of Nebraska at Kearney (Bachelor's in Science Education); University of Nebraska–Lincoln (Master's in Educational Administration)
- Career
- Teacher, social entrepreneur, wireless technology researcher
