SelectedPR listMadheshi, Female

Nisha Mehta

Minister of Health and Food Safety

Rastriya Swatantra Party · National list

Nisha Mehta
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Nisha Mehta serves in the House of Representatives for Rastriya Swatantra Party, selected through proportional representation under the Madheshi, Female group after Nepal's 2026 general election. Nisha Mehta (born 07 August 1987) is a Nepalese politician and nurse, who has served as the Minister of Health and Food Hygiene under Balen Shah Cabinet. Mehta was elected to the Pratinidhi Sabha from Rastriya Swatantra Party at the 2026 general election. She was elected from the party list under the Madheshi female cluster.

Also known as: Nisha Mehata

Seat summary

Party
Rastriya Swatantra Party
Seat type
PR list
List
National list
Selection group
Madheshi, Female
Status
Selected
Role
Minister of Health and Food Safety
Appointed on
March 27, 2026
Ministry portfolio
Ministry of Health and Food Safety

News mentions

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Ministry takes Rajbiraj hospital incident seriously, Health Minister tells Parliament - OnlineKhabar English

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Minister for Health and Food Hygiene Nisha Mehta has said the government has taken seriously the incident in which a 30-year-old woman gave birth outside Kathmandu, September 11 Minister for Health and Food Hygiene Nisha Mehta has said the government has taken seriously the incident in which a 30-year-old woman gave birth outside Gajendra Narayan Hospital in Rajbiraj, Saptari.

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Minister Mehta calls for social harmony after Sunsari clash

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KATHMANDU: Minister for Health and Food Safety Nisha Mehta has expressed sorrow over the tragic incident in Dewanganj, Sunsari, and urged all sides to maintain peace, restraint and social harmony amid the tense situation.

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Health Minister discusses strengthening burn treatment services in Nepal

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KATHMANDU: Minister for Health and Food Hygiene Nisha Mehta held discussions with health experts on improving burn treatment services in Nepal through healthcare worker capacity building, implementation of integrated treatment standards, and strengthening the…

Background and experience

Professional history

civil servant

Personal details

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Age
56
Gender
Female

Sources

Sources checked Jul 13, 2026, 5:52 AM