It has been 500 days since social innovator Mahabir Pun began a unique campaign selling his own books to raise funds for an agricultural tools factory. What started as a humble initiative has now become an inspiring national movement, showcasing how determination, vision, and community support can turn challenges into opportunities.

From Pages to Progress

Pun, already known for his pioneering work in rural wireless technology and education, decided to write and sell books as a way to finance his new dream: an agricultural tools factory in Nepal. His goal was simple yet powerful to reduce Nepal’s dependency on imported farming equipment by producing efficient, affordable tools locally.

The response was overwhelming. In just 500 days, more than 2,30,000 copies of his books have been sold, raising over NPR 12 crore. Each copy carried not just words, but a vision for self-reliance, innovation, and a stronger agricultural backbone for Nepal.

Building the Factory, Empowering People

With the funds raised, production at the factory has already begun. Today, the facility is operational with 40 people employed, creating both jobs and hope. The factory is working on tools that can help small and medium farmers boost productivity, reduce labor costs, and modernize agricultural practices something Nepal urgently needs to secure food sustainability.

More Than a Factory A Movement

What makes this effort so inspiring is not just the establishment of a factory, but the way Pun has mobilized ordinary citizens. By buying his books, thousands of people have become shareholders in a collective dream. Instead of waiting for government aid or foreign donations, this project stands as a homegrown model of innovation and resilience.

A Legacy of Inspiration

Mahabir Pun has always been a changemaker. From connecting remote Himalayan villages to the internet through his Nepal Wireless Project, to setting up the National Innovation Center (NIC) for nurturing local talent, he has consistently worked to empower Nepalis with technology and creativity.

This agricultural tools factory is another chapter in his lifelong mission: proving that big dreams can be built through small, consistent steps. His journey reminds us that change does not only come from policies or institutions, but also from individual courage, vision, and the collective will of the people.

 Mahabir Pun’s story is a call to action. It asks every Nepali to believe in innovation, to support homegrown solutions, and to dream of a self-reliant Nepal. From books to machines, his journey shows that when ideas meet persistence, nothing is impossible.