Co- founder, Shakti Milan Nepal; Nepal
Ms. Mainali is a pioneering social entrepreneur and co-founder of Shakti Milan Nepal. This upcycling social enterprise creates sustainable bags from discarded materials. In addition to her entrepreneurial ventures, she also operates a hotel aligned with the principles of circular economy, women empowerment, and social justice.
Demonstrating her commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in Nepal, Ms. Mainali serves as a Founding Board Member of the Social Entrepreneurship Development Fund under the Social Welfare Council. Her role involves shaping the fund’s vision, identifying best practices, and advocating for policy changes to cultivate a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country.
Ms. Mainali has a proven track record of success. She is the recipient of prestigious awards including the National Youth Talent Award (Nepal), Indira Gandhi Priyadarshani Award (India), and the Social Entrepreneurship Award (Nepal).
Executive Director , Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI); Pakistan
Director and CEO, Lotus Holdings ; Nepal
Assistant Director, The Maldives National University; Maldives
Chief Executive, National Disaster Risk Reduction And Management Authority ; Nepal
Tourism Specialist, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD); Nepal
Professor of Economics, Centre for International Trade and Development, Jawaharlal Nehru University; India