Riya Basnet

Riya Basnet (born 19 July 1996) is a Nepalese model, entrepreneur and winner of Miss Nepal Earth 2019.[2][3] She also won Miss Popular choice during Miss Nepal 2019.[4] She is founding member of a non-profit company, Young roots. The company works towards promotion of eco-friendly homes, offices and schools. she represented Nepal at Miss Earth 2019 pageant.

Riya Basnet
Riya Basnet
Born
Riya Basnet

(1996-07-19) 19 July 1996[1]
Kathmandu, Kathmandu District, Nepal
EducationBachelor in Business Administration
Alma materKathmandu University School of Management
Height5 ft 7.5 in (1.71 m)
TitleMiss Nepal Earth 2018
Beauty pageant titleholder
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorDark Brown
Major
competition(s)		Miss Nepal Earth 2019
(Winner)
(Miss Popular Choice)
Websiteyoungroots.org.np

Early life and family background

Riya was born in Kathmandu, Bagmati Pradesh.[1] Her father, Binay Basnet, is a managing director of Koshi Tours and Travels. Her mother Srijana Poudel Basnet is working as an assistant branch manager at NLG Insurance. Her younger sister Arya Basnet is an IT student. Riya has traveled to various parts of Nepal and several countries around the world.

Education

Riya completed her School Leaving certificate from Paragon school. Then, she joined United Academy as a science student. She completed her bachelor's degree from Kathmandu University School of Management.

Career

Riya won Miss Earth Nepal 2019. She is running her own non-profit company, Young Roots. She raises her voice about Environmental issues through this company. Young roots focuses on mitigating solid waste management issues across major cities of Nepal. They have started projects like zero waste school and zero waste home. The company also works towards promoting sustainable tourism in Nepal.

References
  1. "Riya Basnet Biography, Height, Age, Boyfriend, Education, Career". Nepali Trends. 6 October 2019. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  2. "Riya Basnet crowned Miss Earth Nepal 2019". photogallery.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  3. "Riya Basnet crowned Miss Earth Nepal 2019 - BeautyPageants". Femina Miss India. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  4. "Anushka crowned MISS NEPAL WORLD 2019". The Himalayan Times. 10 May 2019. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
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