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Nisha Mehta

Minister of Health and Food Safety

Rastriya Swatantra Party · National list

Updated Jul 13, 2026, 12:07 AM

Also known as: Nisha Mehata

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.

Ministerial appointment

Minister of Health and Food Safety

Appointed on

March 27, 2026

Ministry portfolio

Ministry of Health and Food Safety

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National list
Selection group
Madheshi, Female
Party
Rastriya Swatantra Party
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Updated Jul 13, 2026, 12:07 AM