Sunita Dangol is the Deputy Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Nepal, and a trailblazing youth leader inspiring a new generation to enter public service with purpose and integrity. Elected at 29, she champions inclusive, grassroots-driven politics that bridge tradition with innovation.
Before politics, Sunita co-founded Callijatra, a creative movement to revive Nepal Lipi (Newah script), conducting over 100 workshops and engaging more than 5,000 youth. A passionate cultural advocate, she was also crowned Miss Newa 2011, using the platform to promote linguistic and cultural pride among indigenous communities.
In office, she oversees key sectors such as justice, education, health, and urban planning. She pioneered 32 mediation centres and women’s cells that provide free legal aid, counselling, and referrals—benefiting over 55,000 people, especially women and marginalized groups, in just over a year.
Sunita is also actively promoting women’s entrepreneurship, supporting economic independence through training and access to markets. Her leadership model advances gender equity, youth engagement, and inclusive service delivery, transforming how cities like Kathmandu embrace both heritage and progress.
Recognised nationally and internationally, she was recently named a Young Global Leader 2025 by the World Economic Forum. Her journey from farmland to city hall embodies the power of youth-led, culturally grounded, transformative leadership.