Lok Darshan Regmi
Lok Darshan Regmi | |
|---|---|
| लोकदर्शन रेग्मी | |
| Chief Secretary of Nepal | |
| In office 25 October 2017[1] – 30 September 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Rajendra Kishor Chhetri |
| Succeeded by | Shanker Das Bairagi |
| Ambassador of Nepal to the United Kingdom | |
| In office 1 March 2021 – 24 October 2021 | |
| Ambassador of Nepal to the United States | |
| Assumed office 21 March 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Sridhar Khatri |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 16, 1966 Syangja, Nepal |
| Nationality | Nepali |
| Spouse | Chandra K. Regmi |
| Residence(s) | Walling, Syangja, Nepal |
| Alma mater | Tribhuvan University (M.P.A.) |
Lok Darshan Regmi (Nepali: लोकदर्शन रेग्मी; born 16 November 1966) is a Nepali civil servant and diplomat who is currently the [Ambassador of Nepal to the United States. He previously served as the Chief Secretary of Nepal (2017–2020) and as the Ambassador of Nepal to the United Kingdom (2021).[2][3][4]
Early life and education
Regmi was born on 16 November 1966 in Syangja District, Nepal. He earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Tribhuvan University.[3]
Career
Regmi entered the civil service in 1995 and has held several important posts, including:[5]
- Section Officer, Ministry of Home Affairs (1995–2001)
- Under Secretary, Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation (2002–2005)
- Joint Secretary, Budget and Program Division, Ministry of Finance (2006–2013)
- Regional Administrator, Western Regional Administration Office (2013–2014)
- Secretary, Ministry of Land Reform and Management (2014–2015)
- Finance Secretary, Ministry of Finance (2015–2016)
- Home Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs (2016–2017)
- Chief Secretary of Nepal (2017–2020)
- Ambassador of Nepal to the United Kingdom (2021)
- Ambassador of Nepal to the United States (2025–present)[4]
Honors
- Janasewa Shree Third, Government of Nepal (2013)[3]
- Prasiddha Prabal Jana Sewa Shree, Government of Nepal (2018)[6]
Personal life
He is married and has two son. His permanent residence is in Walling Municipality-7, Syangja.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Government appoints Regmi as Chief Secretary". The Himalayan Times. 23 October 2017.
- ^ "Nepal's Ambassador to US Regmi presents credentials". kathmandupost.com. Kathmandu Post. 12 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Lok Darshan Regmi - Profile". Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Ambassador Lok Darshan Regmi". Embassy of Nepal, Washington DC. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ "H.E. Lokdarshan Regmi | Embassy of Nepal, London". uk.nepalembassy.gov.np. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ Thapa, Richa (4 September 2018). "Prez Bhandari confers awards, BP Koirala awarded Nepal Ratna Bibhushan". The Himalayan Times.