National Transport Policy 2083

Nepal Telecom extended 4G service to Badimalika in Bajura, improving mobile and internet access in a remote religious and tourist area. The government said it will prioritize better telecom services in rural and high-altitude areas, and Nepal Telecom said it plans about 1,600 new towers and related sites nationwide.

The draft Integrated Telecommunication Policy 2083 proposes tying telecom license renewal fees to annual income instead of a fixed lump-sum payment. It also adds mobile number portability, lower broadband prices, integrated licensing, foreign investment and stronger data security measures.

Nepal Telecommunications Authority published an integrated telecommunications policy draft that sets targets for 50 Mbps broadband access for 80 percent of the population within five years and 98 percent within 10 years. The draft also proposes higher digital literacy, lower service costs, stronger cybersecurity, and an increased ICT contribution to GDP.

The Nepal Telecommunications Authority released a draft integrated telecommunications policy 2083 targeting 50 Mbps broadband for 80 percent of the population within five years and 98 percent within 10 years. The draft also prioritizes digital literacy, cybersecurity, rural telecom infrastructure, 5G, IoT and foreign investment.

The government said it aims to make Nepal’s transport sector fully technology-friendly within five years and replace roadside traffic police enforcement with technology-based monitoring. Officials said systems are being prepared to identify violators automatically as part of wider transport and road safety reforms.

The authority released a draft roadmap to expand 5G nationwide by 2035, with urban rollout targeted to begin in 2026. It also set targets for faster mobile broadband, phased 3G shutdown, and 4G upgrades.

Nepal set a goal of creating 5 lakh direct digital economy jobs and 10 lakh indirect jobs by 2035, with the sector expected to contribute 12 percent of GDP. Officials said the policy direction also requires integrated information exchange across government offices to support digital transformation.

Officials said the National Transport Policy 2083 prioritizes digital mobility, road safety and higher vehicle quality. The department also said it is advancing ride-sharing regulation, a revised Transport Management Act and plans to convert old diesel and petrol vehicles into electric vehicles.

An opinion-style article argued that Nepal’s farm sector needs policies centered on market access, value chains, contract farming, irrigation and agri-processing. It did not report a new government action on the transport policy, so it is not a new timeline milestone.

Nepal Telecommunications Authority issued an 8-point directive to mobile service providers to improve network quality, complaint handling and service reliability. The directive also pushed phased 4G upgrades, 5G rollout in major cities, broadband expansion and stronger cybersecurity.

Nepal approved the National Agriculture Policy, 2026, replacing the 2004 framework. The policy focuses on boosting food security, commercializing agriculture and improving coordination across federal, provincial and local governments.

The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport prepared the Bill to Manage Public Roads, 2083 for submission to Parliament. The draft adds a three-tier road classification system, stricter boundary rules, bans unauthorized digging and imposes fines for encroachment and obstruction.

Nepal prepared the draft National Road Safety Act 2083 to tighten safety standards for vehicles, roads and equipment. The bill would create a National Road Safety Council and add penalties, accident-response and compensation provisions.

Nepal’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forest, and Environment launched the National Agriculture Policy 2083 to modernize farming, raise food security and improve farm incomes. The policy targets irrigation, storage, climate adaptation, subsidies, research and stronger coordination across all levels of government.

Nepal introduced the National Transport Policy 2083 after nearly 25 years without a major update. The policy emphasizes an integrated transport network, stronger public transport, road safety, green technologies and digital transport services.