KATHMANDU: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Dr. Bikram Timilsina has said that the government was creating a conducive environment to connect the youth power in entrepreneurship and innovation.
Addressing the fifth edition of ‘Nepal
Youth Entrepreneurship Summit-2026′ organized by Nepal Business Institute and Confederation of Banks and Financial Institutions Nepal (CBFIN) on Friday, Minister Khatiwada said that the knowledge of youths, skills, creativity and technology could be utilized to achieve economic prosperity of the country.
‘The biggest strength and capital of any country is the youth manpower. Without investing in research and innovation, the youth cannot fulfill their dreams and achieve economic prosperity in the country. For that, the government should create the necessary environment and the private sector will support it,” he said.
On the occasion, Minister Timilsina said that the service could be provided in the world market by staying in Nepal through the medium of information technology, stressing that opportunities should be created for the youth human resources in the country instead of depending only on foreign employment.
He said, “Now we have to move forward in the direction of selling services, not labor and manpower. Through information technology, we can provide services all over the world by staying in Nepal. This can create opportunities for the youth in the country and also contribute to the country’s economy.” Stating that new manpower and experts are developing in the field of information technology in Nepal, he said that it should be used for economic transformation. He said that coordination and cooperation between the government, private sector, educational institutions and other stakeholders was necessary.
He said that the government has prioritized bridging the digital divide, expanding internet access and improving the quality of service to harness the potential of information technology. He also informed that the government is working to launch 5G services this year with the goal of achieving significant progress in the telecommunications sector. Minister Timilsina was of the view that although technology can change the way it works, it should be used as a means of enhancing capacity rather than diminishing the importance of human beings. He said that the government should not be limited only to policy formulation but would create an environment where citizens and entrepreneurs would get direct benefits through their effective implementation. Stressing on the need of providing education based on skills and abilities to youths in the future as per the changing labour market, he stressed the need to produce skilled human resources as per the demand of the market. In the program, Dr.
Sudan Jha, a member of the National Planning Commission. Sudan Jha said that although the situation in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is improving, it is still weak.
He mentioned that the participation of Nepali youths in the field of AI and entrepreneurship is increasing and investment in information technology is expanding.
To utilize this opportunity, the government has prioritized effective implementation of policies related to AI.
Dr. Jha said that the use of AI can make government service delivery effective, ensure data security, create employment opportunities, and increase production and productivity. He said that the right use of technology will help make Nepal’s economy more competitive.
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