A Life In Public Service

Presented as an insider account, the book blends personal observations with historical context. It follows a six-decade public service career and a pivotal early appointment as Member Secretary of the National Planning Council, using vivid anecdotes to illuminate complex policy decisions. The narrative is engaging and accessible, offering behind-the-scenes glimpses into planning, reform, and governance—showing how ideas become institutions and how leadership shapes a nation’s trajectory.

For education and non-fiction readers, it covers concepts such as governance, public administration, policy planning, development planning, and institutional reform. Learning feels concrete and approachable through real-world examples and reflective commentary that connect historical events to the everyday life of public service in South Asia's oldest democracy.

• Insider perspective on governance and nation-building across six decades
• Clear, narrative-driven writing with personal anecdotes and historical context
• Concepts covered: governance, public administration, policy planning, institutional reform
• Accessible learning through real-world examples and reflective commentary
• Behind-the-scenes look at planning councils and policy decisions

Readers emerge with a nuanced understanding of Nepal’s political evolution, a deeper appreciation for civil service, and a sense of how informed public life can shape a country’s future, long after the final page is turned.