Umesh Shrestha (; born 3 February 1956) is a Nepalese politician, educator, and businessman. He is the treasurer of the Nepali Congress.
Shrestha served as State Minister for Health and Population from July to October 2021 in the Fifth Deuba cabinet. He later served as Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.
Early life and education
Shrestha was born in Bhojpur on 3 February 1956. He completed his School Leaving Certificate (SLC) education in Bhojpur and later earned a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree and a master's degree in Kathmandu.
Career
Education Shrestha has been involved in Nepal's private education sector for more than four decades. He served as chairperson and senior chairperson of the Private and Boarding Schools' Organisation Nepal (PABSON). He has also been associated with the Higher Institutions and Secondary Schools' Association Nepal (HISSAN), serving in leadership and advisory roles.
Shrestha is a co-founder of Little Angels' School, which was established in 1981 together with Bidya Limbu. He has also been associated with several educational institutions and organizations in Nepal.
Business
Outside education, Shrestha has been involved in business activities in sectors including agriculture, hydropower, hospitality, and healthcare.
Politics
Shrestha was elected as a member of the 2nd Nepalese Constituent Assembly under the proportional representation system from the Nepali Congress. He was later elected to the House of Representatives under the party-list proportional representation system in the 2017 general election.
On 25 July 2021, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba appointed Shrestha as State Minister for Health and Population. In October 2021, he was appointed Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.
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