Khem Sharma Sets World Record by Publishing 24 Books on Nation-Building

Kathmandu. The further one is from their country, the deeper the love for it. This saying perfectly suits Khem Sharma, who lived in Australia for a long time. Even though his work was based on foreign soil, his focus remained on transforming his homeland.

However, he has been living in Nepal for the past few years. He feels drawn by his birthplace to do something new and change the face of the nation.

While cleaning may seem like a simple task, it is the first standard of discipline. Sharma believes that cleanliness is the first step toward the prosperity of an individual or a nation. His cleaning campaigns, first in Australia and later in Nepal, forced society to take notice. A decade ago, he set a benchmark for cleanliness by cleaning the Tribhuvan International Airport.

Sharma, who believes that the awakening of every citizen is necessary for national prosperity, has now channeled his passion into books. He has set a world record by publishing 24 digital books under various titles, envisioning a prosperous Nepal through ideas and reflection.

Because a single author published so many books on different topics focused on nation-building at once, he was awarded a world record certificate at a program held in Kathmandu today. The certificate was presented by National Assembly Chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal.

'Defense', 'Home Affairs', 'Foreign Affairs', 'Finance', 'Land Management', 'Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation', 'Water Supply, Sanitation and Waste Management', 'Agriculture and Livestock Development', 'Labor and Employment', 'Transport and Civil Aviation', 'Education', 'Science and Technology', 'Culture and Tourism', 'Communication and Information Technology', 'Health and Population', 'Social Development', 'Federal Affairs and General Administration', 'Youth and Sports', 'Urban Development', 'Forest and Environment', 'Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs', 'Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation', 'Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Physical Infrastructure', and 'Federal Affairs and General Administration'—these digital books were released today.

Sharma's digital books have successfully entered the world record books. He received the certificate for writing the most books by a single author focused on nation-building simultaneously. The books contain over 600,000 words. Along with the launch, Chairman Dahal presented Sharma with the world record certificate, a trophy, and a medal.

Sharing his experience, Sharma mentioned that he spent many sleepless nights writing. According to him, nation-building requires a vision, which is currently lacking in the country. He explained that the books are titled after Nepal's ministries and contain ideas on how those ministries can function to build the nation.

After setting a model for cleanliness at the airport, he led campaigns in the Pashupatinath area and many other parts of Nepal, earning him the identity of a 'cleanliness activist'. He now takes pride in this identity.

"It was conscious people like us who made the airport dirty," he said, recalling the campaign. "And if we don't clean it, who will? Transformation must start from within. We did it and set a standard. So, let's not litter, and then there will be no need to clean."

At the program organized by the NRN, he expressed the view that the NRN should act as a mechanism to connect the experiences of Nepalis living around the world. He announced that 50 percent of the future royalties from the sale of these books would be contributed to building a 'Knowledge Forum'.

"My goal is not just to sell books, but to turn ideas into structures, structures into dialogue, and dialogue into nation-building," he said. "It is time for us to think as Nepali citizens. Ideas and opinions may differ, but the country is common." He emphasized that intellectual reflection is a necessary foundation for building a shared national consciousness.

Sharma is now preparing to publish two more books to identify paths for the country's development and prosperity. In his view, non-resident Nepalis are not just sources of remittances; they are serious about knowledge, experience, perspective, and nationality.

Inspired by this, he announced that within this year, he would write a book on the potential, transformation, and roadmap of all 77 districts of Nepal, and a second book on what Nepal can learn from the NRNs spread across the world.

Reviewing his books at the program, Dr. Suresh Tiwari stated that Sharma's books serve as cornerstones for the country's prosperity. He claimed that if these books are read and put into practice, many doors to development will open in Nepal.