Born in Inaruwa, Koshi Province
Nisha Mehta
निशा मेहता
Minister of Health and Food Hygiene in Prime Minister Balendra Shah's cabinet
Currently Minister of Health and Food Hygiene, Government of Nepal
About
Nisha Mehta entered Nepal’s federal parliament as part of the group of Rastriya Swatantra Party members elected in March 2026. She was immediately appointed to Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s first cabinet. There, she took charge of health, population, and water supply.
In May 2026, a government restructuring combined her responsibilities into the newly formed Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene. She continues to lead this ministry.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1987-08-07
- Birthplace
- Inaruwa, Koshi Province, Nepal
- Profession
- Politician
- Current role
- Minister of Health and Food Hygiene, Government of Nepal
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Alive
Current roles
Minister of Health and Food Hygiene
Government of Nepal · since 2026-05-14
Member of Parliament (Proportional Representation)
House of Representatives, Federal Parliament of Nepal · since 2026-03-26
Previous roles
Minister of Health and Population
Government of Nepal · 2026-03-27–2026-05-14
Minister of Water Supply
Government of Nepal · 2026-03-27–2026-05-14
Career & life timeline
- 1987-08-07
- 2026-03-27
Appointed Minister of Health and Population, and Minister of Water Supply, in Prime Minister Balendra Shah's cabinet
- 2026-05-14
Became Minister of Health and Food Hygiene following a ministry restructuring
Organizations & affiliations
- Rastriya Swatantra Party
Related people
Last updated: 2026-09-06