Shanti Malla
Shanti Malla | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nepal |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Alma mater | Jadavpur University |
| Occupation | Civil engineer |
| Known for | First female civil engineer of Nepal |
Shanti Malla (Nepali: शान्ति मल्ल) is a Nepalese civil engineer recognized as the first woman from Nepal to earn a degree in civil engineering.[1]
Biography
[edit]Malla was born on 2001BS in Khamtol of Bhaktapur. She pursued higher education in engineering and enrolled at Jadavpur University in Kolkata, India. In 1966, she graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in civil engineering from Jadavpur University in India.[1]
Upon completing her degree, Malla returned to Nepal and began her career in civil engineering. Her educational achievement marked a breakthrough for gender representation in Nepal’s technical fields, paving the way for future generations of female engineers. As the first Nepalese woman to hold such a credential, she became a role model in a traditionally male‑dominant profession.[1]
Legacy
[edit]Her design includes the building of Agriculture Development Bank at Ram Shah Path, National Computer center and Tax office of Babarmahal.[2] Shanti Malla remains an inspiring figure in Nepal’s engineering and academic communities. Her pioneering accomplishment emphasized the importance of women’s access to STEM education and professional opportunities in Nepal.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "सानो छँदा : शान्ति मल्ल- कोपिला - कान्तिपुर समाचार". Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ गर्दै, बाह्रखरी :: पहिलो महिला इञ्जिनीयर बालबालिकालाई सहयोग. "पहिलो महिला इञ्जिनीयर बालबालिकालाई सहयोग गर्दै". पहिलो महिला इञ्जिनीयर बालबालिकालाई सहयोग गर्दै. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ "बालबालिकालाई सहयोग गर्दै पहिलो महिला इञ्जिनीयर". Seto Khabar. Retrieved 2025-06-29.