Communications Minister urges for implementing Digital Nepal Framework

Kathmandu, March 30: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, has urged subordinate bodies under the Ministry to facilitate towards achievement of the goals of the Digital Nepal Framework.     

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

He stressed the bodies functioning under the Ministry are responsible for building a foundation towards that end.     

Minister Gurung called for centring on 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.     

Highlighting 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 of 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, stressed the need to consult with province and local levels while formulating policies and laws. "It is necessary to ensure quality in sector plans, policies and programmes while maintaining uniformity among them."     

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

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