Keshav Raj Pandey

About

Early Life and Education

Keshav Raj Pandey was born on June 16, 1968, in Belkotgadhi Municipality, Nuwakot District, Nepal. His childhood was spent in a simple rural background, where the natural environment fostered in him an appreciation for simple living and a deep attachment to his community.

Pandey achieved a significant educational milestone by becoming the first person to pass the School Leaving Certificate (SLC) examination in first division from Madanpur G.V.S. He later pursued higher education at Amrit Science Campus.

Historic Achievement

Pandey made history by becoming the first elected president of the All Nepal National Independent Students' Union (ANNISU) at Amrit Science Campus. This achievement made him one of the youngest campus presidents in Nepal at that time, marking a historic milestone in youth leadership.

"The voice of youth must not only be heard but must be included in decision-making."

— Keshav Raj Pandey

Political Career

Youth Leadership

Active worker and general secretary of ANNISU
First elected president at Amrit Science Campus
Imprisoned multiple times during anti-Panchayat movement
Advocated for education, employment, and freedom

Party Positions

Central Committee Member (CPN-UML)
Secretary, International Relations Department
President of Bagmati Province (2 years)
District In-charge of Nuwakot District

Ministerial Roles

Minister for Physical Infrastructure Development
Minister of Internal Affairs and Law (2021)
Chief Whip, Bagmati Provincial Assembly
Government Spokesperson

International Participation

Represented Nepal at UN forums
Participated in UN Youth Fund programs
UNESCO youth development initiatives
International cooperation experience

Major Achievements as Minister

Health Sector

Upgraded Trishuli Hospital to first excellent hospital among 77 districts
Initiated Belkot Provincial Hospital project
Started construction of Ayurvedic Hospital and Research Center

Infrastructure Development

Began construction of Ring Roads in Bidur and Belkot
Initiated Bidur Stadium construction with millions in investment
Multiple road connectivity projects

Tourism Development

Gangte Park development
Chim Teshwar Park construction
Kalika Temple construction in Dudhela
Devighat Temple site improvement
Nuwakot Durbar reconstruction
Malebhanjyang Park and Battar Clock Tower

Water Projects

Tadikhola Lift Drinking Water Project
Dudhela Lift Drinking Water Project
Bidurnagar Water Supply Scheme
32 deep boring projects
"One House, One Tap" initiative

Status of Projects

Project	Pandey's Work	Current Status	Commitment
Trishuli Hospital	Upgraded to first excellent hospital among 77 districts with modern equipment	Initial improvements made, but advanced laboratory sections remain incomplete	Complete unfinished projects with state-of-the-art laboratory
Belkot Provincial Hospital	Created plan and advanced process	Completely stalled	Restart and complete construction
Bidur Stadium	Started construction with millions in investment	Dilapidated, incomplete	Complete construction and hand over to youth
Ayurvedic Hospital & Research Center	First concrete plan and construction started	Physical structure built but full operation incomplete	Operationalize as functional treatment center and research hub
Ring Road Construction	Initiated ring road plans for Bidur and Belkot	Construction halted, incomplete	Build high-quality roads with blacktopping
Tourist Sites	Development plans for multiple sites	Limited to basic operation, need systematic development	Transform into fully operational tourist destinations

Nuwakot Development Vision - Blueprint 2082

A comprehensive development plan for the holistic development of Nuwakot District

Infrastructure and Transport (First 5-year targets)

1. Construction of Pasang Lhamu Highway from Ranipauwa to Pipaltar
2. Start construction of Tokha-Chhahare and Betrawati-Syafrubesi tunnel roads
3. Paved road construction connecting district headquarters to municipal headquarters
4. Restart strategic roads with budgets cut by recent governments
5. Connect every ward office to municipal office
6. Upgrade local level roads currently incomplete due to budget cuts
7. Complete remaining sections of Mid-Hill Highway

Technology and IT - Digital Nuwakot 2030

• Prepare youth for world-class remote employment from the local level
• IT training centers in every village with coding and IT laboratories
• Training youth in AI, data science, and software engineering
• "One Ward, One Startup" initiative to encourage technology startups

Health - Comprehensive Health System

• Complete Trishuli Hospital with expanded services and facilities
• Build 15-25 bed hospitals in all municipalities
• Establish health posts in every ward
• Systematize health insurance
• Increase facilities for high-risk disease treatment

Education - Comprehensive Education Reforms

• Make secondary level education completely free
• Provide free lunch and transportation in all community schools
• Improve services to attract teachers to government schools in hilly districts
• Make schools completely technology-friendly
• STEM laboratories with AI, data science, and software development training
• Restart "One School, One Nurse" program

Tourism - Regenerative Tourism Development

• Smart Tourism Circuit connecting major sites
• Revival of Kispang-Ganesh Himal trekking route
• Establishment of agro-tourism model units
• Free Wi-Fi, digital guides and e-ticketing system at tourist sites

Agriculture - Precision Farming and Transformation

• Expansion of irrigation projects through lift irrigation
• Development of organic farming areas for spices, fruits and herbs
• Network of modern cold storage centers
• Implementation of "One Village, One Special Product" concept
• Production-based subsidies and collective farming

Sports - Facilities Development

• Community sports ground in every ward (100% coverage)
• Development of Bidur Stadium to national level
• Construction of exercise centers in various locations

Political Principles

Transparency, accountability, and public responsibility form the core of Pandey's political philosophy. He maintains a clear vision regarding the proper utilization of public resources and has consistently emphasized these values throughout his political career.

His entire political practice has been at the forefront of standards of clarity, accountability, and transparency. In any position of power, he has prioritized public trust and proper use of funds. His politics is always one of service and principle, with no compromise.

"I have proven that major transformations can be achieved in a short time. I have returned to complete that unfinished work and start a new journey."