RPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka praised Nepal’s newly formed cabinet, highlighting its young ministers and strong academic backgrounds. Many members hold postgraduate or doctoral degrees from global universities. The cabinet, led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, features several leaders in their 30s and 40s, drawing attention for its youthful and highly educated composition.
Industrialist Harsh Goenka on Monday lauded the composition of Nepal’s newly formed cabinet, pointing out the relatively young age and strong educational credentials of its members.
Sharing a graphic of the 2026 cabinet on X, Goenka remarked that Nepal’s new team of ministers stands out for being youthful, well-qualified and globally educated. He added that the composition offers something worth reflecting on for leaders in other countries.
Nepal’s new cabinet stands out – young, highly qualified, and globally educated.
Something worth reflecting on for our own leaders! pic.twitter.com/VJBGqBQX18
— Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) April 13, 2026
The graphic indicated that many ministers in the cabinet are in their 30s and 40s, with several holding advanced degrees from reputed international universities. According to the data, Prime Minister Balendra Shah, aged 35, holds a master’s degree in structural engineering. Key ministries such as finance, foreign affairs and health are also led by individuals with postgraduate or doctoral qualifications from institutions in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.
Many cabinet members possess academic backgrounds in fields such as public policy, economics, engineering and public health, while others have studied law, business administration and literature. The data also highlighted that relatively young leaders have been assigned major portfolios including home affairs, infrastructure, energy, education and agriculture.
Among the notable appointments, Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle, aged 52, holds a PhD in Economics from the Australian National University and a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University, making him one of the most academically accomplished members of the cabinet.