The Digital Voice of Nepal
The Digital Voice of Nepal is a nonfiction book written by Nepali investigative journalist and digital media innovator Roshan Shrestha. Published in October 2025, the book explores Nepal’s digital transformation through the author’s experiences—from growing up in a rural hillside village to becoming one of the leading figures in civic-driven media and open digital knowledge.
The Digital Voice of Nepal
| Author | Roshan Shrestha |
|---|---|
| Country | Nepal |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-fiction / Biography |
| Publisher | Khoj Samachar |
| Publication date | October 2025 |
| Media type | E-book / Digital Edition |
| ISBN | 9798231983353 |
| Pages | 15 (paper-equivalent) |
| Cover artist | Roshan Shrestha |
Overview
The Digital Voice of Nepal presents the life and work of Roshan Shrestha, a Nepali journalist, editor, and digital entrepreneur known for advancing grassroots journalism and digital literacy in Nepal. The book follows his journey from Sindhupalchok District to the founding of Khoj Samachar, WikiNP, and the Roshan Shrestha App. It discusses how technology, transparency, and civic participation can empower citizens and reshape Nepal’s information landscape.Synopsis
Raised in a farming family in Bahrabise, Shrestha had little exposure to media or formal education. After the 2015 Nepal earthquake, he began documenting local stories with a mobile phone—his first step into citizen journalism. His work later expanded into Khoj Samachar, an independent digital news outlet. In 2025, he founded WikiNP, Nepal’s first open digital encyclopedia, and introduced the Roshan Shrestha App, a civic-tech platform for visa verification and verified public data. The book situates his journey within Nepal’s broader digital shift, portraying young journalists working for integrity and open information.Author
Roshan Shrestha is a Nepali journalist, author, and digital media entrepreneur born in Bahrabise. He completed his higher secondary education at Shree Bachchhala Devi Higher Secondary School. He is the founder and editor-in-chief of Khoj Samachar, the initiator of WikiNP, and the author of The Digital Voice of Nepal, KhojX, Khojmad and Khojpat. Known for promoting transparency, civic engagement, and digital literacy, he also developed the Kamko App, a public-service digital platform focused on verified information and public awareness.
Themes
- Grassroots journalism and citizen empowerment
- Technology and open knowledge in Nepal
- Media innovation and civic responsibility
- Resilience and transformation after the 2015 earthquake