महावीर पुन
Tech Innovator & Social Entrepreneur
Bringing internet to remote Nepal
Birthday
January 1, 1955
Birthplace
Myagdi, Nepal
Age
71 years old
Nationality
Nepalese
Location
Kathmandu, Nepal
Education
MS from University of Nebraska, PhD (Honorary)
National Innovation Center Nepal
2012 - Present
NGO LeaderLeads Nepal's innovation hub
Nepal Wireless Networking Project
2002 - Present
ScientistConnected 175+ remote villages with internet
Mahabir Pun is a Nepali innovator known for pioneering wireless networking in remote Nepali villages. He connected remote mountain villages to the internet using innovative wireless technology, earning him the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2007.
Mahabir Pun transformed the connectivity landscape of rural Nepal, proving that technology can bridge the gap between urban and remote communities. His work has been replicated in other developing nations.