'Digital transformation for sustainable, resilient digital system '
Summary
Minister for Information and Communication Dr. Bikram Timilsina said the government has accelerated digital transformation to build a sustainable and resilient digital system that can keep information and communication services running during disasters. Speaking at the Digital Nepal Conclave 2026, he said recent flash floods have highlighted the need for stronger continuity, coordination and misinformation control.
Key Points
- Minister Dr. Bikram Timilsina said Nepal is accelerating digital transformation to ensure uninterrupted information and communication services during disasters.
- He stressed that digital transformation must go beyond modernization and efficiency to include reliability, continuity and disaster resilience.
- The Bhotekoshi flash flood exposed weaknesses in Nepal’s information systems, communication networks and institutional coordination.
- Timilsina said the government must be able to communicate effectively, coordinate in real time and help citizens distinguish truth from misinformation during emergencies.
