Sasmit Pokharel
Education & Technology
Active Portfolio
📍 Kathmandu-05
🏛 Rastriya Swatantra Party
🎂 Age: 29
At 29, Sasmit Pokharel is the youngest cabinet minister in Nepal's history. She represents the new generation of policy-makers who prioritize technical skills and global competitiveness.
🎓 Academic Pedigree
M.Sc. Education Policy
Stanford University
Class of 2021
📡 Official Channels
✉ minister.office@gov.np↗
📄 Download Press Kit (PDF)↓
A Legacy of Governance
At 29, Sasmit Pokharel is the youngest cabinet minister in Nepal's history. She represents the new generation of policy-makers who prioritize technical skills and global competitiveness.
Core Philosophy
"Classrooms are the laboratories where Nepal's future is engineered."
Political Affiliation
Rastriya Swatantra Party
Professional Trajectory
2026 – Present
Minister of Education; Youth & Sports
Modernizing the public school system and integrating AI literacy in core curriculum.
Legislative Milestones
Teacher Meritocracy Act
Ended political appointments in schools, replacing them with a standardized licensing exam.