Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppPinterestLinkedinCopy URLTelegramEmailTumblrReddItPrintKoo NEW DELHI, Feb 28: Dr Shankar Prasad Sharma, Ambassador of Nepal to India, called for a ‘tech upgrade’ in the bilateral relationship, describing technology as an important frontier where an “Aspirational Nepal” and a “Rising India” can further collaborate. While delivering his keynote address at ‘Nepal-India Tech Forum 2026’ hosted by PHDCCI here, Sharma urged Indian IT giants to explore Nepal as a promising investment destination, highlighting the country’s digital evolution from its first IT policy in 2000 to the National AI Policy 2025 and the broader ‘IT Decade Vision.’ The Ambassador noted that Nepal has built meaningful Digital Public Infrastructure, including data centres, digital payment systems, and citizen platforms, with support from India and multilateral agencies. Producing over 10,000 ICT graduates annually, Nepal has built a strong talent base, though retaining skilled professionals remains a challenge.
