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 |
| Spouse | Chandra K. Regmi |
| Tribhuvan University (M.P.A.) | |
Lok Darshan Regmi (Nepali: लोकदर्शन रेग्मी; born 16 November 1966) is a Nepali civil servant and diplomat who is serving as the Ambassador of Nepal to the United States since 2025. He previously served as the Chief Secretary of Nepal from 2017 to 2020 and as the Ambassador of Nepal to the United Kingdom in 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.