Telecommunication Policy, 2060 (2004)

Even though policies undertaken after the restoration of the Multi Party Democracy in Nepal appear to have moved forward the right direction, it is not found that the achievements gained in the economic and social sectors could have met the expectations of the majority of the people. Even though achievements appear in such some sectors as education, health and social sectors particularly in the last decade, Nepal falls under the group of the countries ranked as the lowest of the world from the human development point of view. Government of Nepal has, by realizing such situation, taken the poverty alleviation as the principal goal of the national development. For the attainment of this goal, Government of Nepal has taken broad and sustainable economic growth, social sector development, targeted programmes and good governance as the principal foundation of development strategy. In this context, Government of Nepal is of the opinion that the telecommunication sector must play significant role for the overall development of the country..... more >>

 

Long -term Policy of Information and Communication Sector 2059 (2003)

Information and communications, which are indispensable infrastructures for development, possess great importance for the overall development of the country. The contribution of information and communications has played an important role for creating a healthy, civilized and cultured society based on justice and morality as envisaged by the Constitution of Kingdom of Nepal, 2047(1990). The act of maintaining sustainability of, and continuity to, development by bringing about positive change in people’s daily lives through every development work conducted by the nation depends on the effectiveness of communication. In a geographically remote and economically and educationally backward country like ours, it is indisputable that the development, expansion and proper mobilization of the communication sector can play an effective role in creating awareness and consciousness to every citizen and bringing them into the mainstream of national development..... more >>