22nd October 2024, Kathmandu
The Nepal Government has announced the addition of permanent positions in the Integrated Data Management Center (IDMC). This decision was made during a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Ek Narayan Aryal on Monday.
Ministry of Communication Enhance IDMC
The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology will enhance the capacity of the IDMC by adding permanent staff and upgrading its operations. The initiative aims to strengthen the systems for service delivery and performance management through digital platforms. Additionally, the ministry plans to upgrade the software currently in use.
The meeting also decided that all government agencies will adopt the Unified Website Management System developed by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, which will streamline the management and updates of official websites.
Moreover, a task force has been formed to address issues related to the security and use of government email systems. This task force, headed by the Secretary of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, includes the Head of the IT Department at the Office of the Prime Minister and the Director General of the Department of Information Technology.
The task force is expected to prepare a strategic action plan, which will be presented at the upcoming secretaries’ meeting. This plan will provide recommendations for improving the security and functionality of the government’s email system and other IT infrastructure.
The government’s efforts to modernize its IT systems and enhance digital services demonstrate its commitment to improving efficiency and transparency in public service delivery.
Key Points:
- Permanent staff positions will be added to the Integrated Data Management Center (IDMC).
- Upgradation of software and enhancement of the data management system are planned.
- All government agencies will adopt the Unified Website Management System.
- A task force has been formed to improve the security of the government email system.
- Strategic recommendations will be presented in the next secretaries’ meeting.
This initiative is part of Nepal’s broader digital transformation efforts, aiming to make government services more efficient, secure, and user-friendly.
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