Communications Minister vows to pass Bill on Social Media Regulations

Kathmandu, Feb 11: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung has expressed his firm determination to pass the Bill on Social Media Regulations from the parliament.     

Saying that though there were some criticisms on the Bill from the undemocratic group, Minister Gurung said the Bill was needed as it is aimed at regulating the social media to maintain social goodwill and building a civilized society.     

At a national workshop organized Tuesday by Nepal Telecommunications Authority on the occasion of Safer Internet Day 2025, the government spokesperson said that attempts to destabilize social harmony by the misuse of social media should be curbed. For this, the Bill was required, he argued.     

Minister Gurung made it clear that regulations of social media is not to shut it down or control it rather it is creating awareness to use it in a civilized way. The government is planning to pass the bill, which is under discussions, from the federal parliament at any cost.     

Likewise, Communications Minister Gurung shared that his Ministry was doing homework to flourish IT-related industries, including preparing for the revision of some old Acts and bringing AI Policy and Cyber Security Policy.(RSS)