Kathmandu, May 2 : The National Information and Communications Technology (ICT) day is being observed today by organizing various programmes.
Every year May 2 has been
celebrated as the National ICT Day to push for development and promotion of
information and communications technology in the country.
On the occasion, the Ministry of
Communications and Information Technology is hosting a special function today
featuring Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' as the chief
guest.
On the same occasion, individuals
and organizations having remarkable contributions to the enrichment of
information and communications sector are to be honoured.
The government has been
implementing several initiatives for the advancement and promotion of
information technology by recognizing it as a prime basis of economic
prosperity along with agriculture, tourism and energy.
Minister for Communications and
Information Technology Rekha Sharma said the government has mooted a plan to
advance socio-economic transformation of the country through the use and
promotion of technology.
Minister Sharma told RSS that the
government has focused its efforts for ICT sector development with confidence
that it can create a solid foundation for prosperity.
'Earlier we used to consider
agriculture, tourism and energy as the base of prosperity. Lately, ICT has also
been recognized. The young generation also has developed confidence and
enthusiasm to utilize technology dividends to steer the country to the path of
development", she noted.
The Minister further said,
"The government is effortful to facilitate the use and adoption of
ICT".