Deepak Kumar Jha
Mining engineer turned industrialist — building on Nepal’s own natural wealth.
Mining engineer turned industrialist — building on Nepal’s own natural wealth.
A Mining Engineer by profession, Deepak Kumar Jha has built his career around Nepal’s mineral wealth, with expertise spanning gold, platinum group metals (PGMs), iron ore, limestone, coal and marble.
Combining technical knowledge with decades of industrial leadership, he has worked across mineral exploration, resource development and industrial growth.
Founded the country’s first and only mineral exploration and development company equipped with a complete suite of modern geological, surveying and exploration tools, setting a new benchmark for Nepal’s mining industry.
As an investor in Shivam Holdings, Deepak Kumar Jha played a key role in establishing Hongshi Shivam Cement — Nepal’s first modern integrated cement plant and a landmark Nepal–China joint venture that opened the country’s doors to one of the world’s largest cement groups.
Over the course of his career, Deepak Kumar Jha has successfully explored, developed and brought more than a dozen mines into operation across Nepal. Most of these operations continue to produce today, reflecting the enduring impact of his work on the country’s mining sector.
As the first registered company driving Nepal’s limestone-based industrial sector, Shakti Minerals went on to become the pioneering first industry inside the Bhairahawa SEZ — a bet placed on the conviction that the country should build on its own resources.
Identified Nepal’s first commercially significant cement-grade limestone deposit within the Karawari Formation, laying the foundation for multiple cement industries and contributing to Nepal’s emergence as a cement-exporting nation.
Create value by using the nation’s own natural resources — because Nepal holds real opportunity for those willing to take on the risk.
Established a hospital in Nawalparasi and built health posts across rural communities in Palpa, equipping them with ambulances to ensure timely emergency care and bringing essential medical services closer to families who once travelled hours to reach them.
Planted over 1.6 million trees across more than 100 hectares, contributing to ecosystem restoration, biodiversity and the long-term sustainability of Nepal’s natural environment.
Industrial growth has gone hand in hand with community development, creating more than 3,000 direct and 9,000 indirect employment opportunities for local people in the regions where projects operate.
Provided clean drinking water access to 500+ people in Malekhu and nearby communities who travelled days, eliminating journeys of over 15 kilometres that residents once made to collect water for their daily needs.
Developed 100+ kilometres of road infrastructure across communities in Palpa, Makwanpur, Chitwan and beyond, improving transportation and creating better access to essential services and economic opportunities.
Supported the education of local children by building their school’s entire infrastructure and providing buses for safe travel, along with uniforms, shoes and supplies, so that every student can attend school comfortably.