Dr. Jay Kant Raut

Dr. Jay Kant Raut is a Senior Scientist and former member of National Planning Commission, Government of Nepal. Dr. Raut graduated from Chiba University in Japan with a Ph.D. in agriculture. As one of his fervent pastimes, he has long participated in science based several policy discussions and debates. He has served as a member in various national policy draft committees. He assumed leadership roles in a number of projects including applied research and gave policymakers and government officials’ evidence-based advice. Dr. Raut is now the head of the organization division and President of the National Council of the Janamat Party, which is the eighth-largest national party in the federal parliament of Nepal.