Minister Gurung urges subordinate bodies to facilitate for implementing Digital Nepal Framework

Kathmandu: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, has urged subordinate bodies under the Ministry to facilitate towards achieving the goals of Digital Nepal Framework.

Speaking at a thematic committee meeting organised by the Ministry on Sunday, Minister Gurung said about the need for access of entire local levels to electricity, telephone and internet connectivity to implement the concept of Digital Nepal Framework.

He said the bodies functioning under the Ministry are responsible for building a foundation towards that end. Minister Gurung called for centering in the extension of the Government Integrated Office Management System (GIOMS), controlling the advertisement leakage, digitalizing the postal services and maintaining uniformity on the official websites of government entities.

Minister Gurung highlighted the need to launch a literacy campaign regarding the Civic Apps, he urged the bodies concerned to focus on the expansion of use and access to the broadband services. He also added that the collection of tax by the local levels as well for the installation of a mobile tower has caused additional economic burdens on infrastructure development.

The Communications and Information Technology Minister also stressed the need to upgrade the quality of broadband services in eight districts affected by the earthquake. He also advised the province governments to prove their relevancy and presence through deliveries.

Secretary at the Ministry, Radhika Aryal, said the need of consulting with province and local levels while formulating policies and laws.  ‘It is necessary to ensure quality in sector plans, policies and programmes with maintaining uniformity among them.’ said Aryal.

She also advised addressing the issues concerning communications and information technology while determining annual policies and programs at the local level.

On the occasion, Ministry’s Joint Secretary Koshhari Niraula said the Ministry programmes have been implemented in coordination with the local, province and federal levels.

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