KATHMANDU: Independent lawmaker Mahabir Pun has been appointed as the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation.
According to the government, Pun will take the oath of office and secrecy at 3 PM today at Sheetal Niwas, the Office of the President.
The appointment comes after the government restructured its ministries, reducing the total number from 25 to 18, and creating a separate Ministry for Science, Technology and Innovation.
Pun, a well-known social innovator and entrepreneur, had long been advocating for the establishment of a dedicated ministry focused on science, research, and technological development.
He is expected to lead the newly formed ministry aimed at promoting innovation and advancing technology-driven development in the country.
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