The Government of Nepal has reaffirmed its commitment to digital transformation, artificial intelligence and technology-driven economic development on the occasion of National Information and Communication Technology Day 2083. In an official greeting message, Minister for Communication and Information Technology Dr. Bikram Timilsina extended best wishes to Nepali citizens at home and abroad, IT entrepreneurs, innovators, technical professionals, startup communities, private-sector representatives, researchers and students. Highlighting this year’s theme, “Expansion of Information Technology: Foundation for Sustainable Development,” the minister emphasized that technology has become an essential foundation for good governance, public service delivery, economic growth, entrepreneurship and citizen empowerment. He stated that the government is advancing the Digital Nepal vision by making public services simpler, more transparent, accountable and citizen-friendly through digital technologies.
A major priority outlined in the message is the preparation of a 10-year information technology strategy and the expansion of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to strengthen Nepal’s digital governance ecosystem. The ministry aims to integrate public services into accessible digital platforms, allowing citizens to obtain government services more conveniently. According to the minister, the government is also prioritizing improvements to the National AI Policy, National Cybersecurity Policy and information technology-related legal and institutional frameworks to position Nepal as a regional center for digital innovation, IT services, data outsourcing and artificial intelligence. The message identifies secure, reliable, inclusive and sustainable digital infrastructure as a central requirement for Nepal’s long-term technological and economic development.
The minister further highlighted the government’s commitment to expanding high-speed broadband internet, government data centers and disaster recovery systems while strengthening digital infrastructure across the country. Additional priorities include improving the quality and accessibility of digital public services, developing digital skills among citizens and modernizing government systems to promote greater digital inclusion. The ministry also intends to encourage innovation, research, employment generation, youth entrepreneurship and startup development as part of a broader strategy to make information technology a new engine of national economic growth. These measures are intended to strengthen Nepal’s competitiveness in emerging technologies and create opportunities for technology-based industries and skilled professionals.
Concluding his message, Minister Timilsina called for collective participation from government institutions, private businesses, academic organizations, development partners, communities and citizens to accelerate Nepal’s digital transformation. He emphasized that building a prosperous, modern and digitally empowered Nepal requires cooperation, innovation and shared responsibility across all sectors. The ministry’s message presents artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital public infrastructure, broadband connectivity and technology entrepreneurship as strategic priorities for the country’s future. However, the statement primarily outlines policy directions and government commitments rather than announcing newly approved project budgets, specific implementation deadlines or completed technology infrastructure projects.
