Govt endorses National AI Policy
Summary
The Nepalese government has endorsed the National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2082 BS and approved various decisions including vehicle charges on Nagdhunga Expressway, international visits, and infrastructure grants.
Key Points
- The government endorsed the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy, 2082 BS during the August 11 Cabinet meeting.
- Sandip Rai was appointed as the new General Manager of Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).
- The Cabinet approved charges for motor vehicles using the Nagdhunga Expressway with varying fees based on vehicle type.
- Permission was granted for several international visits by government ministers and officials, including attendance at global conferences and study tours.
- The government approved a grant assistance of $90 million from South Korea for infrastructure development at Gandaki Technical School and set minimum support prices for coarse and medium unhusked rice.
- The Cabinet endorsed the addition of 725 temporary officer-level posts under the Minister of Labour, Transport and Social Security for fiscal year 2082-83 BS (2025-26).
