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 which is the capital of the country with entrepreneurship and innovation. <\/p>\n
Addressing the fifth edition of ‘Nepal <\/p>\n
Youth Entrepreneurship Summit 2026′ organized by Nepal Business Institute and Confederation of Banks and Financial Institutions Nepal (CBFIN) here today, Minister Pun said that the knowledge of youths, skills, creativity and technology could help achieve economic prosperity of the country. <\/p>\n
‘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. <\/p>\n
Minister Timilsina said that the world market could be provided services by staying in Nepal through the medium of information technology, stressing that opportunities should be created in the country instead of depending only on foreign employment. <\/p>\n
He said, “Now we should 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 human resources and experts are developing in the field of information technology in Nepal, he said that it should be used for economic transformation. For this, coordination and cooperation between the government, private sector, educational institutions and other stakeholders is necessary, he said.<\/p>\n
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 we work, it should be used as a means to enhance capacity rather than diminish the importance of human beings. He said that the government should not be limited to policy formulation only, but would create an environment where citizens and entrepreneurs would get direct benefits through their effective implementation. Stressing the need of providing education based on skills and abilities to the youths as per the changing labour market, he stressed the need to produce skilled human resources as per the demand of the market. Member of the National Planning Commission, Dr. 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.<\/p>\n
To utilize this opportunity, the government has prioritized effective implementation of policies related to AI. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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