Home: Badhaiyatal-07, Pachasa Badhaiyatal Municipality, Bardiya, Lumbini

Education: Bachelor of Business Administration, Tribhuvan University

Growing up in a conservative, male-dominated society where educating daughters was often questioned, I witnessed firsthand the strength and determination of my parents. Despite a limited income and societal pressure that claimed girls were destined for someone else’s home—and questioned why they were spending on their daughters—my parents chose to send me and my sisters to school, something they themselves never had the opportunity to do. This experience ignited a deep motivation within me to pursue education seriously. After completing my SEE, I moved to Nepalgunj for higher studies, where I faced difficulties adapting to a new environment and transitioning from studying in Nepali to English. Although it was challenging, I gradually overcame the language barrier through consistent effort, which significantly improved my English skills and overall confidence.

During the fellowship, I see myself growing as a leader and a compassionate human being. Having personally experienced the gender gap in STEM—especially in the field of IT, where women are often limited to roles like marketing or content writing—I want to use the two-year TFN fellowship as a platform to challenge and change these narratives. I aim to encourage more girls to explore STEM subjects and believe in their ability to lead in technical fields. Beyond the fellowship, I hope to contribute to breaking these stereotypes and to advocate for the equal representation of women in leadership roles across STEM sectors.