 Cover of the book features the gate ofSingha Durbar | |
| Author | Dr. Sudha Sharma |
|---|---|
| Original title | सिंहदरबारको घुम्ने मेच |
| Language | Nepali |
| Genre | Autobiography |
| Published | October 17, 2020 |
| Publisher | Nepa~laya Publication |
| Publication place | Nepal |
| Media type | Paperback |
| Pages | 216 |
| ISBN | 9789937937825 |
| Website | Official website |
Singha Durbarko Ghumne Mech (Nepali:सिंहदरबारको घुम्ने मेच,lit. 'Revolving Chair of Singha Durbar') is a memoir byDr. Sudha Sharma Gautam. Dr. Sharma is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist by profession and served as Secretary at theMinistry of Health and Population (MoHP) from October 2008 to December 2011.[1]
The book is based on the author's struggle against patriarchal society and bureaucracy of Nepal. It chronicles Dr. Sharma's role as one of the few women secretaries in the government after the 2006 revolution. The book spans over six and a half decades of the author's life.[2]
It was published on October 17, 2020 by Nepa~laya Publication.[3] It was unveiled by the former President of Nepal,Dr. Ram Baran Yadav.[4][5] The book was released as a part of Women series of Nepa~laya publication alongsideDumero by Sarala Gautam,Kumari Prashnaharu by Durga Karki andParityakta by Bhuwan Dhungana.[6][7][8]
Madan Kumar Bhattarai in his review forThe Kathmandu Post called the book as "informative".[9] Shrimak Baral praised the book as "read-worthy and collect-worthy" in his review for eNepalese online magazine.[10]
