Born in Korchabang village, Rolpa District, into a traditional Magar family.

Learned weaving and other indigenous skills from her mother, who became her first teacher and role model.

Despite community norms discouraging girls’ education, her mother insisted on sending her to school, even taking her to Dang.

At just 17 years old, Bome Kumari became the first girl from Rolpa District to pass the School Leaving Certificate (SLC) exam.

This milestone created an uproar in her community, symbolizing the start of women’s education in Rolpa.

Completed her SLC at Padmodaya High School in Dang, since Rolpa lacked an exam center.

Returned to Rolpa after SLC.

Worked as a schoolteacher for two years, educating children in her village.

Continued higher studies, earning an Intermediate in Education and later a Bachelor’s degree (completed by 1988).

1982–1986: Entered national politics as a Member of the Rastriya Panchayat (National Parliament).

• She became the first Magar woman in Nepal’s parliament, representing Rapti Zone.
• Advocated for indigenous rights and women’s empowerment at a time when such voices were rare in politics.

Briefly joined the Samajik Loktantrik Party, but later stepped away from party politics.

Founded and led the Nepal Magar Women’s Association, pioneering work for Magar women’s empowerment.

Became President of the Athara Magarat Magar Association, focusing on preserving Magar culture and history.

Served as Chairperson of the Nepal National Ethnographic Museum.

• Worked to preserve and promote Nepal’s diverse ethnic heritage.
• Represented the museum at cultural exhibitions, including a 2015 national event on Kirat traditional dress.

Published books and research on Magar culture, language, and history.

Served as Chairperson of the Nepal National Ethnographic Museum.

• Worked to preserve and promote Nepal’s diverse ethnic heritage.
• Represented the museum at cultural exhibitions, including a 2015 national event on Kirat traditional dress.

Published books and research on Magar culture, language, and history.

Despite health challenges, including Parkinson’s disease, continued her studies.

Enrolled in a Master’s program in Sociology at Tribhuvan University.

After years of perseverance and overcoming failed exams, she finally graduated in 2023 at age 72.

• At the 49th TU Convocation in Kathmandu, she surprised many who assumed she was just a guest or grandmother of a graduate—until she proudly wore her own gown and cap.
• Her graduation was widely celebrated across Nepal, inspiring younger generations.

Began working on a book about Magar language, culture, and history.

Encourages others with her message:

“You must make time if you truly wish to study.”