ABOUT PRAKASH PANTHA

Prakash Pantha is a prominent Nepali politician, policy expert, and youth leader committed to strengthening democracy, human rights, and inclusive governance. As the Executive Director of the Federalism & Localization Center (FLC) and a leading figure within the Nepali Congress Party, Nepal’s oldest and largest democratic force, he continues to drive impactful change.

Serving in National Assembly, Federal Parliament of Nepal from 2018 to 2024, Pantha chaired the Parliamentary Committee on Sustainable Development and Good Governance. He was instrumental in advancing federalism and spearheaded the passage of a landmark resolution on disability rights, unanimously endorsed by Parliament and enforced by the government — a historic achievement for Nepal’s inclusion movement.

Living with a disability, Pantha has devoted his life to advocacy, policymaking, and grassroots empowerment. As the former Central President of the National Democratic Disabled Association, he led major initiatives to enhance social justice and civic participation across Nepal.

Educated in Sociology, Economics, Law and development & governance, Pantha combines academic rigor with practical policymaking. He has authored over two dozen articles on federalism, disability rights, and constitutional affairs and represented Nepal globally in forums across the United States, Egypt, Rwanda, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Qatar and Switzerland.

A dynamic leader at the intersection of politics and social justice, Prakash Pantha continues to shape Nepal’s democratic future through inclusive, rights-based approaches.