Aakriti Awasthi Secretariat

About

Aakriti Awasthi

Member of Parliament, Rastriya Swatantra Party

Aakriti Awasthi is a 27-year-old Member of Parliament from the Rastriya Swatantra Party, selected through the proportional representation system. With public roots in Amargadhi, Dadeldhura, she represents a young generation of public leadership focused on accountable, accessible, and citizen-centered parliamentary work.

An accomplished professional and political leader, she specializes in disaster risk reduction (DRR), women empowerment, youth engagement, climate-smart agriculture, and regional water governance. She brings strong experience in project planning, multi-stakeholder coordination, budget management, and partnership-building between local governments, civil society, and cross-border partners. As an advocate for marginalized groups, she works to integrate Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) frameworks into public policy. She is also a proud representative for Gen-Z Ghaite (injured) families, strongly advocating for the rights, medical care, and employment needs of wounded youth activists. Combining academic knowledge with real field experience, she is committed to driving the Gen-Z Revolution, empowering women and youth, and bringing forward the urgent needs of Sudurpaschim and all of Nepal.

Name Aakriti Awasthi

Age 27 years

Election Proportional representation

Party Rastriya Swatantra Party

Public base Amargadhi, Dadeldhura

Committee role Chairperson, Women and Social Affairs Committee

Education I.Sc. Agriculture · Bachelor in Social Work · Masters in Development Studies

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Committee Introduction

Women and Social Affairs Committee, explained simply.

This section helps the public understand what the committee is, why it exists, how it works, and which public issues it oversees.

Purpose

Why parliamentary committees exist

In a democratic system, public power comes from the people and is exercised through elected representatives. Parliamentary committees are formed from Members of Parliament so regular and urgent parliamentary work can move forward more effectively.

These committees make parliamentary work faster and simpler, and help keep the government responsible and accountable to Parliament. Because of this role, committees are often called a mini-parliament.

How it works

Basic working rules

The Chairperson is elected by the committee members from among themselves.
If the Chairperson has not been elected or is not available, the senior-most member chairs the meeting.
The Prime Minister is an ex-officio member of all committees, and the related minister is an ex-officio member of the concerned committee.
A minister cannot become the Chairperson or chair a committee meeting.
A meeting requires the presence of 51% of the total members, and decisions are made by the majority of members present.

Legal base

Constitution and House Rules

Article 97 of the Constitution of Nepal and Rule 173 of the House of Representatives Rules, 2083 provide for 10 thematic committees. The Women and Social Affairs Committee is one important thematic committee of the House of Representatives.

Formation

How this committee was formed

Rule 172 allows thematic and special committees to support the regular work of the House of Representatives. Under Rule 175, the Speaker may nominate up to 27 members, except ex-officio members, with the consent of the House. The House meeting of Chaitra 27, 2082 formed this committee.

Work Scope

The committee monitors and advises on these bodies and issues

To help make the government accountable to the Federal Parliament, the committee monitors and evaluates government work and gives necessary directions, advice, or recommendations under Rule 173.

Ministry related to women, children, gender and sexual minorities, and social security
National Women Commission
National Dalit Commission
National Inclusion Commission
Indigenous Nationalities Commission
Madhesi Commission
Tharu Commission
Muslim Commission
Social security
Inclusion, marginalized communities, related rights, interests, subjects, and bodies

Work, Duties and Authority

What the committee can do for public accountability

Under Rule 178 of the House of Representatives Rules, 2083, the committee studies, monitors, questions, recommends, and follows up on matters within its work scope. In simple terms, its responsibilities can be understood like this:

1 Bills and reports
Discuss related bills clause by clause and submit reports to Parliament.
2 Policy and budget review
Review policies, programs, revenue, spending, and resource use, then recommend practical improvements.
3 Government promises
Track commitments made by ministers and monitor whether government reports and recommendations are implemented.
4 Law and public property
Check public property protection and whether rules and government actions follow the Constitution and law.
5 Public complaints
Hear eligible public complaints connected to the committee's work area.
6 Oversight of bodies
Monitor ministries, departments, agencies, and constitutional commissions, and discuss their annual reports.
7 Follow-up on directions
Seek progress within 30 days, review reconsideration requests, and report implementation status to the House.
8 Assigned work and programs
Carry out tasks assigned by the House and run approved committee programs effectively.

Secretariat Help Desk

How the secretariat can help visitors.

Contact

Appointments and Contact

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Committee

Meeting Updates

Meeting photos, committee summaries, public notices, and important activity updates are organized here.

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Public

Public Messages

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Work Areas

Focused sections for her public work.

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Women and Social Affairs

Committee updates, policy discussions, program notes, and citizen concerns related to women and social welfare.

02

Constituency Support

Local visits, public hearings, appointment schedules, and follow-up data from the secretariat.

03

Public Communication

Press notes, announcements, photo galleries, speeches, and verified links to social platforms.

04

Gen-Z Injured and Martyrs' Families

Advocacy in Parliament for Gen-Z Revolution injured youth activists, martyrs' families, medical care, rehabilitation, employment, and dignity.

Committee meetings

Public meeting records.

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Shrawan 27, 2083

Sixth Meeting

Rights, services, safety, and rehabilitation across care and protection institutions were discussed.

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Shrawan 18, 2083

Fifth Meeting

Cybersecurity and its related dimensions were discussed with members and stakeholders.

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Asar 21, 2083

Fourth Meeting

Subcommittee members reviewed procedures and field visit reports and shared practical recommendations.

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Jestha 08, 2083

Second Meeting

Policy, budget, and social security issues were discussed with active participation from committee members.

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Baisakh 25, 2083

First Meeting

Members discussed governance, monitoring, regulation, and gender-sensitive budgeting.

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Jestha 26, 2083

Third Meeting

The Commission's work, challenges, and future priorities received a focused review.

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Courage

Their scars tell the story of courage and sacrifice.

A quiet moment of respect for young people whose strength deserves to be seen, heard, and remembered.

Two young men seated together with crutches nearby — Courage in recovery

Aakriti Awasthi seated with two young men — A moment of care

Field Visit

Monitoring visit to Balmandir Autism School and SOS Children's Village

Hon. Sita Badi, Minister for Women, Children, Gender and Sexual Minorities and Social Security, joined the House of Representatives' Women and Social Affairs Committee team for an on-site monitoring visit to Balmandir Autism School in Bharatpur Metropolitan City-10 and SOS Children's Village Bharatpur.

At Balmandir Autism School, the team reviewed the educational situation of children with autism, teaching and learning practices, available services, and the overall learning environment. The delegation emphasized stronger support, adequate resources, and closer coordination among concerned agencies to protect the rights of children with special needs, expand access to inclusive quality education, and develop their abilities.

At SOS Children's Village, the team learned about programs for protection, education, health, psychosocial support, and holistic development. It stressed stronger cooperation among government, responsible agencies, and social organizations so children without family care can grow in a safe, caring, and high-quality environment. Every child has the right to safety, dignity, and opportunity, and securing their future is a shared responsibility of the state and society.