Kathmandu: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung has emphasized the need for collaboration between all three levels of government to foster the development of the information technology sector. Speaking at a program organized to review the National Information and Communication Technology Day-2082 at the ministry, Minister Gurung stressed the importance of expanding information technology initiatives to the local level.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Minister Gurung highlighted the necessity of celebrating IT Day as a festival and introducing programs to attract and motivate the younger generation towards the sector. As the spokesperson of the government, he also revealed that the government is in the final stage of drafting the Digital Nepal Framework. He stated that the government is prepared to build the necessary infrastructure for IT development and is seeking support from the private sector.
Communications Secretary Radhika Aryal noted that the ministry has set aside funds for IT internships as a means to encourage youth participation in the IT sector.