Civic Ledger
Young Nepal — Civic Ledger
People building Nepal. Public contribution records, not a ranking. Not a vote. Not “best leaders.” A media list is a source lead — not verification of impact.
127 public records · alphabetical, never scored
Abhirath Agrawal
Agriculture · AGRICULTURE · Public source
Organic fertiliser entrepreneur · Nepal
Founder of an organic fertiliser and biogas plant, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Abinash Silwal
Entrepreneurship · ENTREPRENEURSHIP · Public source
Entrepreneur · Nepal
Entrepreneur named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Aditya Subedi
Technology · TECHNOLOGY · Public source
AI entrepreneur · Architect Labs · Nepal
Founder of Architect Labs, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Ajar Rajbhandari
Entrepreneurship · ENTREPRENEURSHIP · Public source
E-commerce entrepreneur · Nepal
E-commerce entrepreneur named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Akanksha Karki
Culture · CULTURE · Public source
Theatre artist and director · Kaushi Theatre · Nepal
Theatre director associated with Kaushi Theatre, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Alok Khatri
Technology · TECHNOLOGY · Public source
AI trainer · Kathmandu
AI trainer named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Amigo Khadka
Entrepreneurship · ENTREPRENEURSHIP · Public source
Entrepreneur · Nepal
Entrepreneur associated with Upaya Logistics and Nepal Tea Collective, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Amit Agrawal
Entrepreneurship · ENTREPRENEURSHIP · Public source
Entrepreneur · Nepal
Entrepreneur named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Amrita Acharia
Culture · CULTURE · Public source
Actress · Nepal
Actress of Nepali-Ukrainian descent named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Anil Regmi
Agriculture · AGRICULTURE · Public source
Agricultural technology entrepreneur · Smart Krishi · Lamjung
Developer of the Smart Krishi app, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Anjila Tumbapo Subba
Sports · SPORTS · Public source
Footballer · Nepal
Captain of Nepal’s national women’s football team, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Ankit Babu Adhikari
Culture · CULTURE · Public source
Writer · Nepal
Writer named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Anup Khanal
Technology · TECHNOLOGY · Public source
Engineer · Nepal
Engineer named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Anupama Sangroula
Education · EDUCATION · Public source
Tutor · Nepal
Tutor named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Archana Tuladhar
Entrepreneurship · ENTREPRENEURSHIP · Public source
Chhurpi entrepreneur · Actent Exports · Kathmandu
Runs Actent Exports / Himalayan dog treats (chhurpi), as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Arika Gurung
Sports · SPORTS · Public source
Karate athlete · Dhading
Nepali karate athlete from Dhading, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Aswin Shrestha
Technology · TECHNOLOGY · Public source
Technology entrepreneur · Programiz · Nepal
Co-creator of Programiz, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Bablu Gupta
Social impact · SOCIAL · Public source
Philanthropist · Hundred Group · Siraha
Leads food and clothing support work from Siraha, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Badri Pant
Governance · GOVERNANCE · Public source
Ward chairperson, Nalgad-4 · Jajarkot
Ward chairperson of Nalgad-4, Jajarkot, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Balen Shah
Governance · GOVERNANCE · Public source
Mayor, Kathmandu Metropolitan City · Kathmandu Metropolitan City · Kathmandu
Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024. Inclusion is not an endorsement.
Bandana Jhangad
Governance · GOVERNANCE · Public source
Provincial assembly member · Nepal
Provincial assembly member named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Basanta Lama
Entrepreneurship · ENTREPRENEURSHIP · Public source
Businessperson · Nepal
Businessperson named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Bhupi Air
Community · COMMUNITY · Public source
Student leader · Nepal
Student leader named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Bijay Baral
Culture · CULTURE · Public source
Actor · Nepal
Nepali actor named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Binita Singh Danuwar
Governance · GOVERNANCE · Public source
Parliamentarian and farmer advocate · Madhesh
Parliamentarian from Madhesh advocating for farmers’ rights, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Binod Kumar Humagain
Entrepreneurship · ENTREPRENEURSHIP · Public source
Businessperson · Nepal
Businessperson named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Binod Kunwar
Sports · SPORTS · Public source
Sports infrastructure entrepreneur · Rupandehi
Associated with cricket stadium construction in Rupandehi, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Bishwas Chepang
Education · EDUCATION · Public source
Education activist · Nepal
Works on education access for Chepang children, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Chanira Bajracharya
Culture · CULTURE · Public source
Former Kumari and credit analyst · Lalitpur
Former living goddess Kumari of Patan; later a credit analyst. Named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Chitra Bahadur Budha
Entrepreneurship · ENTREPRENEURSHIP · Public source
Entrepreneur · Nepal
Entrepreneur named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Deepa Khadka
Health · HEALTH · Public source
Auxiliary nurse midwife · Nepal
Auxiliary nurse midwife named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026 for nutrition and child-health work.
Dhiraj Kumar Agrawal
Entrepreneurship · ENTREPRENEURSHIP · Public source
Entrepreneur · Nepal
Entrepreneur named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Dilisha Shrestha
Health · HEALTH · Public source
Women’s health entrepreneur · Period Panty Flowy · Nepal
Founder of Period Panty Flowy, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Dipak Kafle
Entrepreneurship · ENTREPRENEURSHIP · Public source
Entrepreneur · Rani Cake · Dang
Founder of Rani Cake in Dang, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Dipendra Singh Airee
Sports · SPORTS · Public source
Cricketer · Nepal
Cricketer named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Dipesh Karki
Technology · TECHNOLOGY · Public source
Fintech entrepreneur · LenDenClub · Nepal
Founder of peer-to-peer lending platform LenDenClub, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Dipesh Nepal
Agriculture · AGRICULTURE · Public source
Agricultural entrepreneur · Nepal
Agricultural entrepreneur named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Dr Akhanda Upadhyay
Health · HEALTH · Public source
Physician · Dolpa
Doctor serving remote Dolpa, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Dr Kamleshwar Bhat
Health · HEALTH · Public source
Veterinary doctor · Nepal
Veterinary doctor named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Dr Namrata Khadka
Health · HEALTH · Public source
Neurosurgeon · Bir Hospital · Kathmandu
Neurosurgeon at Bir Hospital, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Dr Ramji Ram
Health · HEALTH · Public source
Physician · Nepal
Physician named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Dr Saroj Kumar Aryal
Education · EDUCATION · Public source
Diplomacy scholar · University of Warsaw · Nepal
Assistant professor of international relations at the University of Warsaw, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Dr Suman Giri
Technology · TECHNOLOGY · Public source
Data scientist · Kathmandu
Data scientist; Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026 documents a senior AI role at Pfizer.
Dr Yadav Prasad Kandel
Science · SCIENCE · Public source
Quantum scientist · Gulmi
Staff scientist at IBM working on quantum computing, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Ee
Social impact · SOCIAL · Public source
Activist · Nepal
Activist named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Ganpatilal Shrestha
Culture · CULTURE · Public source
Heritage activist · Kathmandu
Works on protecting Nepali cultural heritage after the earthquake, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Gaurav Neupane
Agriculture · AGRICULTURE · Public source
Agricultural officer · Chitwan
Agricultural officer from Chitwan named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Hemraj Paneru
Sports · SPORTS · Public source
Kho-kho athlete · Nepal
Nepali kho-kho player named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Hikmat Wadi
Social impact · SOCIAL · Public source
Social activist · Nepal
Social activist named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Jenny Khadka
Health · HEALTH · Public source
Burn survivor counsellor · Kirtipur
Burn survivor who counsels other patients at Kirtipur Hospital, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Jyoti KC
Science · SCIENCE · Public source
Analog astronaut · Nepal
Analog astronaut named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Kamal Jung Kunwar
Entrepreneurship · ENTREPRENEURSHIP · Public source
Food entrepreneur · Daddy’s Kitchen · Arghakhanchi
Founder of Daddy’s Kitchen, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Kanchan Rai Ghumante
Culture · CULTURE · Public source
Traveler · Nepal
Traveler named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Kanchhalal Jimba
Governance · GOVERNANCE · Public source
Chairperson, Mahabharat Rural Municipality · Kavre
Chairperson of Mahabharat Rural Municipality, Kavre, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Karna Bahadur Budha Kshetri
Technology · TECHNOLOGY · Public source
App developer · Bardiya
App developer from Bardiya named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Khusbu Oli
Governance · GOVERNANCE · Public source
Member of Parliament · Nepal
Member of the House of Representatives and Rastriya Prajatantra Party chief whip, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Krishna Bahadur Damai
Education · EDUCATION · Public source
Sanskrit scholar · Nepal
Sanskrit Acharya who has delivered discourses at Pashupatinath, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Kum Sagar
Culture · CULTURE · Public source
Musician · Nepal
Musician blending Newa folk and devotional music, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Madan Subedi
Science · SCIENCE · Public source
Entomologist · Parbat
Entomological researcher from Parbat who has identified new grasshopper species, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Mahendra Raj Pandey
Social impact · SOCIAL · Public source
Migrant-worker advocate · Nepal
Advocates for stranded migrant workers, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Majid Ansari
Community · COMMUNITY · Public source
Gen Z activist · Nepal
Young activist named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Manish Harijan
Culture · CULTURE · Public source
Artist · Baglung
Artist from Baglung whose work addresses caste discrimination, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Manish Maharjan
Culture · CULTURE · Public source
Documentary filmmaker · Nepal
Documentary filmmaker named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Manisha Shah Yadav
Culture · CULTURE · Public source
Mithila artist · Sarlahi
Mithila artist from Sarlahi named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Manoj Paswan
Social impact · SOCIAL · Public source
Activist · Nepal
Activist named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Manoj Ram
Education · EDUCATION · Public source
Education activist · Nepal
Runs free tuition campaigns, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Maya Basyal
Health · HEALTH · Public source
Auxiliary nurse midwife · Nepal
Auxiliary nurse midwife named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Maya Gurung
Social impact · SOCIAL · Public source
Activist · Nepal
Activist named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Meghraj Budhathoki
Entrepreneurship · ENTREPRENEURSHIP · Public source
Handicraft entrepreneur · Nepal
Handicraft entrepreneur named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Min Bahadur Bham
Culture · CULTURE · Public source
Film producer · Nepal
Film producer named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Mingma David Sherpa
Sports · SPORTS · Public source
Mountaineer and Member of Parliament · Nepal
Mountaineer and member of parliament; documented as having summited Everest multiple times and taken part in mountain rescue, Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Mohan Thakur
Entrepreneurship · ENTREPRENEURSHIP · Public source
Entrepreneur · Nepal
Entrepreneur named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
NJ Subedi
Technology · TECHNOLOGY · Public source
Technology entrepreneur · Yarsa Labs · Pokhara
Co-founder of Yarsa Labs, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Nadish
Culture · CULTURE · Public source
Poet · Nepal
Poet named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Namgyal Sherpa
Entrepreneurship · ENTREPRENEURSHIP · Public source
Businessperson · Nepal
Businessperson named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Namrata KC
Culture · CULTURE · Public source
Assistant professor and Kathak dancer · Nepal
Assistant professor and Kathak dancer named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Nawaraj Parajuli
Culture · CULTURE · Public source
Poet · Nepal
Poet named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Nirmala Kumari Mahato
Entrepreneurship · ENTREPRENEURSHIP · Public source
Entrepreneur · Nepal
Entrepreneur named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Nishkal Rai
Governance · GOVERNANCE · Public source
Member of Parliament · Nepal
Member of the House of Representatives, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Paras Mani Pokhrel
Governance · GOVERNANCE · Public source
Judge · Nepal
Judge named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024. Inclusion is not an endorsement.
Pavitra Gautam
Entrepreneurship · ENTREPRENEURSHIP · Public source
Entrepreneur · Nepal
Entrepreneur named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Phunjo Lama
Sports · SPORTS · Public source
Mountaineer and rescuer · Nepal
Mountaineer and helicopter long-line rescuer; also listed by Onlinekhabar in 2024 as conservation activist Rinzin Phunjok Lama.
Pradeep Basyal
Culture · CULTURE · Public source
Writer · Nepal
Writer named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Prajjwal Sharma
Technology · TECHNOLOGY · Public source
Technology entrepreneur · Edex · Nepal
Co-founder of Edex / Pratipakshya, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Prakash Bohara
Community · COMMUNITY · Public source
Gen Z activist · Nepal
Named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026 in connection with the Gen Z movement.
Prakash Saput
Culture · CULTURE · Public source
Singer · Nepal
Singer named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Prakash Tiwari
Governance · GOVERNANCE · Public source
Rural municipality chairperson · Syangja
Chairperson of Arjunchaupari Rural Municipality, Syangja, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Prem Raj Bhatt
Entrepreneurship · ENTREPRENEURSHIP · Public source
Entrepreneur · Nepal
Entrepreneur named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Priya Rai
Sports · SPORTS · Public source
Trail runner · Khotang
Trail runner from Khotang; Asia Trail Master title holder, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Pukar C. Hamal
Entrepreneurship · ENTREPRENEURSHIP · Public source
Entrepreneur · Nepal
Entrepreneur named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Punit Jajodia
Technology · TECHNOLOGY · Public source
Technology entrepreneur · Programiz · Nepal
Co-creator of Programiz, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Rabina Maharjan
Education · EDUCATION · Public source
Principal · Nepal
Principal named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Rachana Sunar
Social impact · SOCIAL · Public source
Activist · Nepal
Activist named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Rahbar Ansari
Governance · GOVERNANCE · Public source
Provincial assembly member · Madhesh
Madhesh Province assembly member named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Rahul Bisunkhe
Environment · ENVIRONMENT · Public source
Social entrepreneur · Dhading
Works on turning plastic waste into boards and furniture in Dhading, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Ramesh Thapa
Disaster response · COMMUNITY · Public source
Armed Police Force diving commander · Armed Police Force · Nepal
APF deputy inspector and diving commander for flood rescue, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Ranjit Bhatta
Technology · TECHNOLOGY · Public source
Technology entrepreneur · Programiz · Nepal
Co-creator of Programiz, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Rashmi Pant
Entrepreneurship · ENTREPRENEURSHIP · Public source
Banker · Prabhu Bank · Nepal
Banking executive at Prabhu Bank, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Ravindra Dhat
Sports · SPORTS · Public source
Mixed martial arts athlete · Nepal
Nepali MMA fighter who reached the Road to UFC semifinals, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Rinku Kumari Yadav
Social impact · SOCIAL · Public source
Advocate · Nepal
Advocate named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Sahas Bhandari
Sports · SPORTS · Public source
Esports athlete · DRS Gaming · Nepal
Esports athlete with DRS Gaming, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Saigrace
Culture · CULTURE · Public source
Storyteller · Nepal
Storyteller named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Sajjan Raj Vaidya
Culture · CULTURE · Public source
Singer · Nepal
Singer named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Sangita Uraon
Culture · CULTURE · Public source
Theatre artist · Nepal
Theatre artist named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Sanjan Gautam
Culture · CULTURE · Public source
Content creator · Nepal
PUBG streamer and YouTuber named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Sanjay Adhikari
Culture · CULTURE · Public source
Heritage activist · Kathmandu
Works on protecting Nepali cultural heritage after the earthquake, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Santosh Shah
Culture · CULTURE · Public source
Chef · Janakpur
Chef from Janakpur; MasterChef UK winner, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Santoshi Shrestha
Sports · SPORTS · Public source
Athlete · Nepal
Athlete named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Saraswati Kadayat
Sports · SPORTS · Public source
Kho-kho athlete · Nepal
Nepali kho-kho player named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Sarita Lamichhane
Social impact · SOCIAL · Public source
Accessibility advocate · Gorkha
Blind advocate for digital accessibility, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Sarita Pariyar
Social impact · SOCIAL · Public source
Writer and activist · Makwanpur
Writer and activist from Makwanpur named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Saroj Kumar Mahato
Health · HEALTH · Public source
Blood donation campaigner · Blood for Nepal · Dhanusha
Leads the Blood for Nepal campaign, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Saurav Subedi
Technology · TECHNOLOGY · Public source
Technology entrepreneur · Edex · Nepal
Co-founder of Edex / Pratipakshya, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Shivnath Raut
Education · EDUCATION · Public source
Teacher · Nepal
Volunteer teacher providing free tuition, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Shukra Chuman
Governance · GOVERNANCE · Public source
Municipality chief · Nepal
Municipality chief named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Sisan Baniya
Culture · CULTURE · Public source
Vlogger and filmmaker · Nepal
Vlogger and filmmaker named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Sompal Kami
Sports · SPORTS · Public source
Cricketer · Nepal
Nepal national cricketer named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Suman Basyal
Entrepreneurship · ENTREPRENEURSHIP · Public source
Entrepreneur · Nepal
Entrepreneur named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Sunita Dangol
Governance · GOVERNANCE · Public source
Deputy mayor, Kathmandu Metropolitan City · Kathmandu Metropolitan City · Kathmandu
Deputy mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Surendra Pandey
Social impact · SOCIAL · Public source
Activist · Nepal
Activist named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2024.
Suresh Bhattarai
Science · SCIENCE · Public source
Astronomer · Nepal
Astronomer named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Surya Karki
Education · EDUCATION · Public source
Education activist · Sankhuwasabha
Returned entrepreneur and education activist from Sankhuwasabha, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Sushant KC
Culture · CULTURE · Public source
Singer · Nepal
Singer named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Swastima Khadka
Culture · CULTURE · Public source
Actress · Nepal
Nepali film actress named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.
Swayam Shrestha
Community · COMMUNITY · Public source
Student leader · Nepal
Student leader named in Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Victor Poudel
Community · COMMUNITY · Public source
Social communicator · Routine of Nepal Banda · Nepal
Founder of Routine of Nepal Banda, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2025.
Yash Puri
Agriculture · AGRICULTURE · Public source
Fish-feed entrepreneur · Chitwan
Fish-feed entrepreneur in Chitwan, as documented by Onlinekhabar 40 Under 40 2026.