INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KATHMANDU, MAY 19In a bid to mainstream Karnali in information technology, the
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology launched a 'fibre to the home' (FTTH) scheme on Sunday.
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The FTTH was launched as part of the government's priority to expand IT in Karnali Province with the optimal
utilization of available means and resources, which is believed to significantly contribute to the elevation of people's living
standards.Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, virtually unveiled the service and expressed happiness that
it would now help realize the slogan of internet in every home.
She drew the attention of Nepal Telecom to not only focus
on business but also to emphasize quality service delivery, for which the concerned parties could extend cooperation.The scheme launched on
Sunday is expected to ease activities in government offices, community schools, and local governments so that public services can be
provided smoothly to service seekers.On this occasion, Minister Sharma reminded that Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) was urged to
facilitate the expansion of electricity in far-flung areas
"The unavailability of electricity is a major hindrance to service expansion
So, discussions are underway with the concerned minister and officials," she informed.Minister Sharma further reminded that the government
had planned to observe the coming 10 years as an ICT decade as announced in the policies and programs for the coming fiscal year
The country could achieve progress only through the optimal use of IT
However, it needs cooperation and support from all sides, she reiterated.Also the spokesperson of the government, Minister Sharma noted that
once broadband internet was expanded in Mugu, with a focus on tourists visiting Rara Lake, it would not only facilitate essential
communication but also contribute to the national economy.The Minister also urged the concerned chief district officer and local
organizations to extend support to resolve problems at the local level in case of construction and repair of repeater towers.
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