She served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Government of Nepal during January- February 2023, becoming the third woman to hold this position.
[1] Paudyal also serves as a nominated Member of the National Assembly of the Federal Parliament of Nepal.
[3] She is also an adjunct Professor of Development Studies at the Agriculture and Forestry University in Nepal.
Before entering politics, Paudyal worked with government agencies, INGOs, bilateral organizations, and NGOs.
She represented Nepal in Climate Parliament and the International Parliamentary Network for Education (IPNEd).