30 outstanding achievements in 3 months

By TRN Online, Kathmandu, Dec 21: Minister for Communication and Information Technology Jagdish Kharel has said that there has been 30 remarkable achievements in the last 3 months since he assumed the office.

At a press meet held at the ministry today on completion of 3 months in office, Minister Kharel highlighted 30 significant achievements in the period in sectors such as mass communication, telecommunication, information technology, postal service, printing and cinema.

Saying that the accomplishments were made despite mountains of challenges, the Minister said, "These gains were made overcoming many challenges. I will work harder honestly in the days ahead."

Registration and renewal of online media from department of information and broadcasting, printing of driving license from security printing press, increase in access of communication in remote rural areas, expansion of 4G services in places including Mt. Everest basecamp, inaugural of Ntv world, declaring journalist Suresh Rajak as martyr, publication of news in Kulung language in the Gorkhapatra are some of the achievements made during the period.

Arrangement of free wifi in 19 places in Kathmandu and initiating the process to arrange for free wifi in 29 places outside Kathmandu, honouring the wounded journalists during the Gen Z movement, ensuring coverage of journalists and employees in state media with the Social Security Fund (SSF) are some of the achievement made during the period, according to Minister Kharel.

On the occasion, Minister Kharel, who is also government spokesperson, said that the country has entered into the election as the government has made all necessary environment.

He said that in addition to creating conducive environment for the poll stipulated on March 5, the government has been working to curb corruption and promote good governance.