Dr. Ram Lama, who is seen busy with research and projects in the classroom of Kathmandu University in Dhulikhel, will now be seen in a different role. Dr. Ram, who has been questioning and teaching people to question the policies made by the government, has now reached the policy-making level himself. Now he will have to answer the questions.

He was elected as a proportional representation MP in the House of Representatives from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He has made his identity as an energy expert. He has been working day and night for the development of the energy sector. To understand his passion for the energy sector, one must go back to the past. Where 'a village boy was dreaming of a beautiful future in the light of a lamp.' Born in 2046 BS in Madan Kundari, Chauri Deurali Rural Municipality-7, Kavre, Lama's childhood was not easy.

Madan Kundari was a remote village at that time. Where there was neither a well-maintained road, nor reliable drinking water, nor electricity. He had to walk for an hour every day to go to school. Up to grade 8, he had to go to a nearby school and then to a school further away for the higher grades. Carrying books in a 3 rupee plastic bag, wearing slippers and going to school, fetching water from a well, and helping his parents with farm work in his free time are all his childhood memories. 

The deepest memory is the light of the Tuki. ‘At that time, there was no electricity in the village, our daily routine was disrupted by the light of the Tuki, we three brothers and sisters used to sit around the same Tuki lamp to study,’ he recalled his childhood, 

‘When we studied by the light of the Tuki all night, black smoke would gather around our noses, we would wake up in the morning and laugh a lot when we looked at each other’s faces.’

In the dark night, he continued to struggle for a beautiful future with the light of the Tuki. From that time on, he had resolved to make the village and the country bright. That dark time did not disappoint him, but rather gave him a clear goal to do something in the energy sector.

This inspiration led him towards technical education. After completing his SLC studies in the village, he moved to the city for higher education. He started his higher education from Kathmandu University in Dhulikhel. Since 2006, a student of engineering has made significant contributions here from academic studies to research and institutional development. He studied IT at Kathmandu University from 2006 to 2008. Then from 2008 to 2012, he completed his undergraduate degree by studying Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering. After that, he went to India for further higher education. There, he did his master's degree in MTech in Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing under Mechanical Engineering. 

After higher education, he returned to Kathmandu University and did his PhD on a full scholarship from 2017 to 2021. After his PhD, he worked as the chief coordinator of the university's Academia-Industry Cooperation Department. 

‘Research shows the direction, but the power to implement it lies in policy,’ he said, ‘I entered politics with this understanding.’ In line with this understanding, Dr. Lama started his political journey through the National Independent Party. Dr. Ram, who was not affiliated with any political party before, describes himself as a person who ‘came into politics to contribute to policy.’

According to him, people who know how to take the country in the right direction need to reach the policy-making level. Before entering politics and serving the country, he was active in social service. He says that he has been actively involved in social work by joining Rotary International for 6 years.

With his entry into politics, various accusations and discussions also took place. Especially the issue of his family relationship and recommendation with Kulman Ghising received discussion. However, he has denied these allegations. ‘Our relationship is professional, not personal or family,’ he said. 

He himself has reached the policy-making level, having questioned the policies made by the government earlier. Ram Lama has planned to formulate policies in the parliament by focusing on energy, education and industry sectors. He said that special attention will be paid to the issue of utilizing the excess electricity generated from hydropower in the production of green hydrogen.

Dr. Lama aims to formulate policies and laws that will have an impact on the country's economy and ensure the flow of foreign investment as an MP. He said that priority will be given to providing basic infrastructure, roads, bridges, health services and skilled manpower even in remote districts.