Nepalese politician
Ganesh Shah गणेश शाह |
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Ganesh Shah in Software Freedom Day 2012 |
Born | (1949-12-12) 12 December 1949 (age 74)
Nepal |
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Occupation | Politician |
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Years active | 2002-present |
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Spouse | Kalyanee Sapkota |
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Ganesh Shah (Nepali: गणेश शाह born 12 December 1949) is a Nepalese politician and ex-Minister for Environment, Science and Technology.
He is also one of the senior most leader of the Communist Party of Nepal (United) and until recently[when?] was the General Secretary of the party Communist Party of Nepal (United).
Shah is a chemical engineer by profession and received his M-Tech (Technical Engineering) from Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University in 1973.
Shah was appointed the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology when Prachanda extended his cabinet.[1]
Mr. Shah is a big advocate of the climate change issues in Nepal and has been quoted in various media outlet during his time as a minister.[2][3]
Mr. Shah is known for being one of the technology savvy politician in Nepal maintains his own blog at [4] and is an active Facebook user.[5]
Family life
Shah was born in Lohana Dhanusha. He belongs to Nepali people of Madhesi (business caste)ethnicity.
He is married to Kalyanee Sapkota, and has two sons.
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