He has a science and technology-focused agenda in Parliament. And, the health sector is improving.
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Dr. Ojaswi Sherchan is a biochemistry professor and researcher by profession. With extensive experience in the medical field, she has now entered parliament as a proportional representative from the National Independent Party (NISP).
Born in Panipokhari, Kathmandu, she chose biochemistry as her field of expertise after completing her MBBS studies. She has been continuously involved in teaching and research in this field. Before entering politics, she was working at Nepal Medical College for the past two years.
Before that, she spent ten years at the B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, focusing on research and health sector improvement. She says that entering politics through a journey of research, teaching and service is her responsibility towards the country.
The Gen-G movement of Bhadra 23 and 24 is a factor in Sherchan entering politics. Her interest in politics increased after the movement. Talking about her involvement in politics, she said, 'I came into active politics with the feeling that I should contribute in some way. I feel like I will be active in policy making.'
Her family is connected to the medical field. Sherchan's father is a professor of microbiology, while her mother worked in public health at Tribhuvan Teaching Hospital. Her husband is also a doctor. Following her father's footsteps, she remained active in research.
While doing research, she observed the policy problems of health sciences up close. 'While doing research, I was inspired to reach the policy-making level and work,' Sherchan said, 'I wanted to change some things, and for that I felt that I had to reach the decision-making level (politics).'
Ojaswi, who entered politics from a non-political family, was not attracted to the old political parties. Sherchan said, ‘The RSVP gave new people an opportunity, so I joined this party.’
While entering parliament, she has found a lot of difference between politics and her old profession. While she had to focus on one issue earlier, she is now learning about many issues. Sherchan says that after entering parliament, she is trying to understand, read and apply the rules and regulations in practice.
Her agenda in parliament is focused on science and technology. And, the health sector is improving.
