KATHMANDU, May 24: Three major organizations from Nepal's information technology sector submitted 41-point suggestions on the 'E-Governance Blueprint 2081,' aiming to make the government's public service system more digital-friendly, transparent, and effective.
A joint delegation from the Computer Association of Nepal Federation (CAN Federation), the Center for Cyber Security Research and Innovation (CSRI Nepal), and the Information Security Response Team Nepal (NPCERT) handed the document to Secretary Chudamani Paudel at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.
The organizations called the blueprint a concrete step towards building Digital Nepal and offered key recommendations for its improvement. Following the first meeting of the E-Governance Commission, chaired by the Prime Minister on April 30, ministries, autonomous bodies, experts, and stakeholders held consultations and carried out analysis to prepare the draft.
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Acting President and Senior Vice President of CAN Federation, Chiranjibi Adhikari, expressed confidence that the "Digital by Default" policy, public-private partnership promotion, and the "One Citizen - One Dashboard" concept will pave the way for an inclusive digital future. He urged stakeholders to prioritize cybersecurity, promote digital literacy, and adopt emerging technologies like AI and blockchain.
President of CSRI Nepal, Dr Shaligram Parajuli, said the blueprint will boost the effectiveness and participation of government services in alignment with the Digital Nepal Framework. He called for strengthening the data exchange platform, reducing conceptual duplication, and using resources more efficiently.
President of the Information Security Response Team Nepal, Dr Rajib Subba, emphasized the urgency of prioritizing data security. He advocated for strong cybersecurity standards, an effective data protection policy, and the development of a secure cross-border data transfer system.
CEO of Insight Technology, Suman Sharma, called the blueprint a key document for realizing the vision of Digital Nepal and urged stakeholders to focus on strengthening digital infrastructure. General Secretary of CAN Federation, Chandra Bilas Bhurtel, highlighted the need for active private sector participation to turn the Digital Nepal vision into reality.
Secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Chudamani Paudel, pledged to incorporate the received suggestions to enhance the blueprint's effectiveness and reaffirmed the government's commitment to partnering with the private sector.
The E-Governance Blueprint 2081 BS outlines seven strategic pillars: strengthening digital infrastructure, delivering citizen-centric services, developing human resources, promoting innovation, updating legal frameworks, enhancing coordination, and establishing evaluation mechanisms.
The blueprint also features initiatives such as a national shared cloud, rural internet expansion, digital dashboards, a citizen app, real-time feedback mechanisms, green IT, and service delivery in local languages.
