ICT helped minimize disaster impact, claims Minister Kharel
Summary
Minister Jagadish Kharel stated that proper use of information and communication technology helped minimize the impact of floods and landslides, highlighting the role of digital innovation in governance and disaster response.
Key Points
- Minister Jagadish Kharel claimed that ICT helped minimize the impact of disasters such as floods and landslides.
- Kharel emphasized the vision of Digital Nepal and good governance inspired by Gen Z youths.
- The government plans to consult ICT award winners to encourage innovation.
- Dr. Prakash Kumar Shrestha noted that the 16th periodic plan aims to boost productivity through ICT.
