Srichchha Pradhan wins Miss Nepal World 2023

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, May 28: Srichchha Pradhan won the coveted title of Miss Nepal World 2023. The crowning took place during a grand finale held at Sunrise Conference Hall in Godawari on Saturday. The previous year’s Miss Nepal, Priyanka Rani Joshi, crowned the newly Miss Nepal.

Alongside Pradhan, Prasiddhy Shah was crowned Miss Nepal International, while Raina Majgaiya won the title of Miss Nepal Earth. Additionally, winners of 12 co-categories were announced during the ceremony.

 Srichchha Pradhan, a 23-year-old permanent resident of Kathmandu and a graduate student in environmental science, identifies herself as an environmental activist. 

She showcased her passion and dedication for environmental causes throughout the competition, ultimately earning her the crown. Pradhan’s triumph didn’t stop there, she also secured victories in the co-categories of Face of the Year and Miss DHI.

A panel of 11 judges including  journalist Dil Bhusan Pathak, cricketer Gyanendra Malla, President of Hotel Association Nepal Binayak Shah, President of Supreme Court Bar Association Purnaman Shakya, Managing Director of Agni Group Cabinet Shrestha, Chief Executive Officer of Nepal Clearing House Neelesh Man Singh Pradhan, Miss Nepal World-2020 Namrata Shrestha, Miss Nepal Earth-2017 Rojina Shrestha, Director of Absolute Aesthetics Clinic Surujana Shrestha, Actress Aanchal Sharma, and President of Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Neeru Rayamajhi have judged the Miss Nepal this year. 

The event was graced by the presence of Nepali fashion, film, and music celebrities, adding to the grandeur of the occasion. The competition saw 24 semifinalists vying for the Miss Nepal title.

The Miss Nepal pageant organised annually by The Hidden Treasure.

Even though, Hidden Treasure announced the new Miss Nepal, Miss Nepal 2022, Priyankarani Joshi, will represent Nepal in the upcoming Miss World pageant.

According to the organiser, the newly crowned Miss Nepal will represent Nepal in the Miss World pageant  next year. 

From this year, Hidden Treasure has also collaborated with Miss Nepal North America, Australia Oceania, Hong Kong and Europe.