Mahabir Pun
Mahabir Pun | |
|---|---|
महावीर पुन | |
| Minister of Education, Science and Technology | |
| In office 22 September 2025 – 20 January 2026 | |
| President | Ram Chandra Poudel |
| Prime Minister | Sushila Karki (interim) |
| Vice President | Ram Sahaya Yadav |
| Preceded by | Raghuji Pant |
| Member of the Parliament, Pratinidhi Sabha | |
Elected | |
| Assumed office TBA | |
| Preceded by | Kham Bahadur Garbuja |
| Constituency | Myagdi 1 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 January 1955 |
| Alma mater | University of Nebraska at Kearney (BS) University of Nebraska–Lincoln (MA) |
| Known for | Introducing Wireless Internet technology in remote areas of Nepal, National Innovation Center |
| Awards | Ramon Magsaysay Award Internet Hall of Fame Jonathan B. Postel Service Award |
| Website | nicnepal |
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Mahabir Pun (Nepali: महावीर पुन, pronounced [maːbir pun]) is a Nepalese scientist, politician, researcher, teacher, social entrepreneur and an activist who served as the Minister of Education, Science and Technology in the interim government after anti-government Gen Z protests.
Pun is known for his work in applying wireless technologies to develop remote areas of the Himalayas, also known as the Nepal Wireless Networking Project. He is a widely known figure in Nepal, and his work has been recognised by the Ashoka Foundation, the Ramon Magsaysay Foundation, University of Nebraska at Kearney, and Global Ideas Bank.