Appreciable Achievements In ICT

Nepal is experiencing major changes brought about by the widespread adoption of digital technologies. As the digitalisation of public services takes hold in local, provincial, and federal levels, all Nepali people - regardless of their location, identity or social status - are getting faster, more economical and effective services with every passing day. And underpinning this revolution is information communication technology (ICT). Today, a vast majority of services, from applying for driving license to making property-related transactions, have moved online. Several hospitals, including Karnali Provincial Hospital in Surkhet, have launched online booking system for patients to register, make appointments to see doctor of their choice on their preferred date, among other services. As the government doubles down on its effort to make these crucial technologies even more accessible in remote corners of the country and integrate them into e-governance, public services are expected to get even better. During the past year, there have been notable works in this sector, accelerating the pace of digitisation.