Roshan Shrestha (born October 14, 1996) is a Nepali investigative journalist and the founder of Khoj Samachar, a youth-driven media platform. Known for grassroots-level reporting, civic engagement, and public service innovation, he is among Nepal’s rising voices in digital journalism. His work combines field reporting with technical innovation to create tangible impact, particularly through his civic-tech solutions and in-depth local coverage.
Background & Early Life
Roshan was born in Bahrabise Municipality, Sindhupalchok. He experienced firsthand the struggles of rural Nepal — walking hours to school and living through the 2015 earthquake that destroyed his family home. Despite these hardships, he completed his education at Shree Bachchhala Devi Higher Secondary School in Nagpuje and became involved in youth advocacy and community problem-solving.
Career & Digital Journalism
He began reporting at the grassroots level, especially during Nepal’s post-quake recovery phase. In 2021 (2078 BS), Roshan established Khoj Samachar, a platform focused on investigative and civic-centered journalism. His reporting is noted for its clarity, neutrality, and problem-solving intent — reaching thousands in underreported communities.
Technology & Public Impact
In 2025, he launched the Roshan Shrestha App, which surpassed 100,000 downloads and holds a perfect user rating. The app offers free digital services, community tools, and a grievance-reporting system. It is considered a model for digital public service in Nepal.
Recognition & Mentions
- Pressenza published a comprehensive biography titled “Roshan Shrestha and the Rise of Youth-Centric Journalism in Nepal”, detailing his early life, journey from post-earthquake documentation to founding Khoj Samachar, and launching his civic-tech app. A second feature, “The Voice from the Hills Changing Nepali Digital Journalism”, portrayed Roshan’s grassroots journalism style and rise as an independent media voice. This same article was later cited by David Andersson, editor and humanist, in his reflective editorial “Joie de Vivre: Reclaiming a Positive Vision in Troubled Times” as a powerful example of positive, solution-driven journalism emerging from Asia.
- Ground News, a global media monitoring platform, indexed and verified the article “Roshan Shrestha and the Rise of Youth-Centric Journalism in Nepal”, recognizing it as a credible source on youth-led journalism and civic innovation in South Asia.
- News24 Nepal, Sidhakura, and Our Biratnagar featured Roshan Shrestha for launching a public-help mobile app under his own name and promoting youth empowerment through grassroots media. These reports highlighted his focus on underserved rural communities, accessibility for migrant workers, and non-commercial civic service without any sponsored promotion.
- Gyanendra Shahi, a Member of Parliament and social activist, publicly acknowledged Roshan Shrestha’s civic-tech journalism on social media, praising it as a transformative tool for accountability, transparency, and citizen engagement. His remarks and endorsement were also covered by Chautari Post, reinforcing Roshan’s role in shaping digital participation and public awareness in Nepal.
- He is verified on IMDb as a media contributor, listed on Wikidata for identity reference, recognized on Muck Rack for professional journalism, and added to The Org for leadership transparency and public trust.
- OpenPR published a dedicated international feature titled “The Man Changing Nepali Journalism with a Free Help App”, emphasizing Roshan Shrestha’s groundbreaking role in civic-tech innovation, free digital public services, and the democratization of media in Nepal. The piece positioned him as a rising leader using technology to empower marginalized communities without commercial motives.
Contact & Profiles
Last updated on: 03 August 2025.
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