Govt builds supportive ecosystem for youth entrepreneurship and innovation: Minister Timilsina
Summary
Minister Dr. Bikram Timilsina said the government is building a supportive ecosystem for youth entrepreneurship and innovation, urging more investment in research, skills and technology. The conference also highlighted Nepal’s growing participation in AI and the need for effective policy implementation to create jobs and improve services.
Key Points
- Minister Dr. Bikram Timilsina said Nepal’s economic progress depends on youth skills, creativity and technology, and called for stronger support for entrepreneurship and innovation.
- He urged collaboration among the government, private sector and educational institutions, along with greater investment in research and innovation.
- Timilsina said technology should amplify human potential, not replace it, and stressed practical skills over formal qualifications for future jobs.
- National Planning Commission member Sudan Jha said Nepal’s position in AI is improving slowly, with rising youth participation and investment in IT.
