It is possible to create a new Nepal by Nepal's software technology

Kathmandu. There are many debates and discussions about how to build the country. In public forums, the topic of domestic production is raised vigorously. We have become weak in domestic production. There is a huge outflow of foreign currency through various sectors. It is heard that Nepal Rastra Bank is very concerned about foreign exchange reserves. But little attention has been paid to what we can do to keep our money out.

Currently, around 3 billion dollars are being withdrawn from our country for IT alone. Many banks use software from foreign companies. A bank remits Rs 5 to 7 crore for core banking software alone. Apart from this, separate money is spent for document management or card software.

Even if we only pay attention to the resources, means and manpower that we have, we will be able to save a huge amount of money from going out. In order to make Nepal, things must be made in Nepal. One important sector to build Nepal is technology. We are still not able to make full use of technology. There are 110 Nepali IT experts, but we still have to rely on foreign companies.

There are many possibilities that we can make Nepal prosperous through software. If we really pay attention in Nepal, we can create an IT world. But the state and those who are in charge of making rules and laws have not paid much attention to this matter. The skills and knowledge of the Nepalis have gone out. Foreigners have made good software using Nepali skills and knowledge. There are many examples of software made by Nepalis entering Nepal through foreign companies.

The way we use software of foreign companies, if we leave it and use Nepali software, ample employment opportunities will be created in the country. The development of entrepreneurship is likely to happen in the country itself. Now we have even forced our IT experts to migrate abroad. When there are enough opportunities in the country, many experts are forced to go abroad.

Encouraging indigenous software companies will not only solve the employment problem. We will be able to show our country on the Global Reality Map. Now we know as the birthplace of Everest and Buddha.

It can be recognized in the world as a country rich in information technology, not just Mount Everest and Buddha. Until today, IT is only considered as a tool in Nepal. If we pay special attention to IT, the country can be saved to some extent from cyber war coming tomorrow.

What to do now?

Software can be made in Nepal. In Nepal, there should be development of the feeling that Nepali companies should use the software developed by them. It also needs legal protection. An independent body is also needed to make use of Nepal's software.

Who can check the quality of the software and approve it. As we have heard about ISO certification, a similar body should be created in the case of software. This encourages Nepali software entrepreneurs. We all have to work to create an environment where we can do something in our country.

Apart from this, the National Bank can keep the IT sector as a priority sector. This sector can also be encouraged by providing concessional loans through banks for those who want to become IT entrepreneurs.