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Mahabir Pun's internet education now in 16 districts

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BAGLUNG, July 5: While big telecommunications companies such as NTC and NCELL are making their mark in the communications business in city areas, prestigious Magsaysay awardee Mahabir Pun is busy extending internet education to the rural areas of the country.



Pun, who initiated this novel practice from Nagi village in Myagdi, has now extended it to 16 districts across the country. Nagi is Pun´s birthplace. [break]



According to Pun, wireless internet education systems have already been brought to Myagdi, Parbat, Kaski, Syangja, Tanahun, Nawalparasi, Gorkha, Nuwakot, Dhading, Makwanpur, Sindupalchowk, Dolakha and Jhapa districts.



"I have set up wireless internet connections in 160 villages in 13 districts and this project won´t stop at that for sure," he said.



Currently, Pun is engaged in installing wireless connectivity in the northern VDCs of Gorkha. Work is also progressing in Rukum, Rolpa and Dolpa districts, informed Pun.



"The locals in the far western region can reap huge benefits if the government assists us in our endeavor," he said.



"One day I will connect all the schools in the villages with wireless internet education. It is my dream to bring modernity across the country," added Pun.



With the extension of wireless internet connectivity, facilities such as E-education, E-communications, E-medicine and E-commerce are also reaching the villages.



The availability of internet connectivity in schools has improved the education system and the knowledge level of students, said teacher at Galkot Higher Secondary School, Debendra Khatri.



"Now village children know about internet and are familiar with its use, all thanks to Pun´s hard work," said Khatri.



Pun said he feels blessed that all locals and Nepalis across the globe are helping in this project.



"I have been providing necessary materials from the community and collecting donations from person to person," said Pun.



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