# Govinda K.C.

_Nepalese philanthropic activist and orthopaedic surgeon_

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Last updated: 2026-10-18

> Govinda K.C. is a Nepali orthopaedic surgeon and philanthropic activist. He is a professor of orthopaedics at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH), part of the Institute of Medicine, Nepal. He is known for his humanitarian work and for his activism in favor of the independent academic functioning of the government medical institutions of Nepal, notably the Institute of Medicine and Patan Academy of Health Sciences. His non-violent protests and fasts have successfully pressured the Nepali government and stakeholders to make change.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 25 March 1957 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16982402#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Ramechhap ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16982402#P19))
- **Occupation:** philanthropist; orthopedic surgeon; activist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16982402#P106))
- **Education:** Institute of Medicine, Nepal; Rajshahi Medical College ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16982402#P69))

## Questions

**When was Govinda K.C. born?**  
Govinda K.C. was born on 25 March 1957 in Ramechhap.

**Where did Govinda K.C. study?**  
Govinda K.C. was educated at Institute of Medicine, Nepal, Rajshahi Medical College.

## Related

- [Ramechhap, Ramechhap](https://diginpl.com/places/ramechhap-ramechhap)

## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Govinda K.C.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Govinda_K.C.) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikipedia (Nepali): गोविन्द के.सी.](https://ne.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%97%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A6_%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%80) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q16982402](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16982402) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Dr.GovindaKcEightStrike.jpg by Esushant (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dr.GovindaKcEightStrike.jpg)

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## Cite this page

"Govinda K.C.". DigiNepal. Last updated 18 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/govinda-k-c. Retrieved 21 October 2026.