When was Mahabir Pun born?

Mahabir Pun was born on 22 January 1955 in Myagdi District.

Where did Mahabir Pun study?

Mahabir Pun was educated at University of Nebraska–Lincoln, University of Nebraska system, Amrit Science College, University of Nebraska at Kearney.

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Mahabir Pun

महावीर पुन

Nepalese teacher

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Mahabir Pun is a Nepalese politician, researcher, social entrepreneur, and an activist. He has served as the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation since 9 June 2026. A member of the House of Representatives representing Myagdi-1 constituency, he is the only independent candidate to win a seat in the 2026 general election. He previously served as the Minister of Education, Science and Technology in the interim government formed after 2025 Gen Z protests.

Quick facts

Born: 22 January 1955 wd
Place of birth: Myagdi District wd
Citizenship: Nepal wd
Occupation: teacher wd
Education: University of Nebraska–Lincoln, University of Nebraska system, Amrit Science College, University of Nebraska at Kearney wd

Public office

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation current (since 9 June 2026 · BS 26 Jestha 2083 onwards) ref

Officeholder record, tenure and sources →

Awards wd

Ramon Magsaysay Award (2007)
Internet Hall of Fame (2014)
Jonathan B. Postel Service Award (2014)

Early life and education

Quoted from Wikipedia: Mahabir Pun (CC BY-SA 4.0); each sentence links the source Wikipedia cites for it. Checked 20 October 2026.

The Project has now expanded to include over 175 remote villages in 15 districts of Nepal. Ashoka Foundation himanchal.org
He has since built a new cultural centre, and has developed communication links for yak farmers, as well as new ventures to hc international trekking and tour groups. Ashoka Foundation himanchal.org Ghurkas.com

Career

Dharmaraj K.C. served him as a chief advisor and secretariat for the ministry. Ekantipur
He received 22,850 votes and won with a margin of 14,931 votes, officially making him the current member of parliament (MP) representing Myagdi 1. The Rising Nepal
On 9 June 2026, Pun was appointed the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation in the government led by Prime Minister Balen Shah. english.onlinekhabar.com

Key decisions and achievements

The Foundation noted Pun's contribution to overcoming the geographical isolation of many of the communities in which he works, with a new idea which could be replicated in other geographically isolated areas with few educational or economic opportunities. Ashoka Foundation
In 2007, Pun was awarded the Magsaysay Award in recognition of "his innovative application of wireless computer technology in Nepal, bringing progress to remote mountain areas by connecting his village to the global village". Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation
Pun is one of five Nepalis to receive the Magsaysay Award, and the only one to receive the Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership. rmaf.org.ph

Notable statements

They said, "Using an inspired mix of solar power, tree-based relay systems, and wireless technology, the project is helping yak farmers stay in touch, families communicate and, with an expansion into distance learning, children to gain the education. Global Ideas Bank

Questions

When was Mahabir Pun born?: Mahabir Pun was born on 22 January 1955 in Myagdi District.
Where did Mahabir Pun study?: Mahabir Pun was educated at University of Nebraska–Lincoln, University of Nebraska system, Amrit Science College, University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Sources

Last updated 7 October 2026 · facts checked 21 October 2026

Cite this page

"Mahabir Pun". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/mahabir-pun. Retrieved 21 October 2026.

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