History of Computer in Nepal

 

History of Computer in Nepal

Timeline		Device	Description
1961 AD 2018 BS		FACIT	- Used for census calculation - It was an electronic calculator, not a computer
1971 AD 2028 BS		IBM 1401	- A second generation computer used for census calculation on rent for Rs. 1 lakh and 25 thousand per month to process census data
2031 BS		- YantrikSarinikaran Kendra (Electronic Data Processing Centre) was established which was later called as National Computer Centre (NCC)
2038 BS		ICL 2950/10	- A second generation mainframe computer having 64 terminals was brought in Nepal by the aid of UNDP and UNFPA from England for 20 lakhs US dollars - Now, it is kept in museum of NCC, Singh durbar
2039 BS		Microcomputer like: Apple, Vector, Sirius	- Introduced in the capital by private companies and individuals. From that time computers have been used in different government sectors like banking, agriculture, universities etc.
1995 AD		- Internet service limiting Email facility in Nepal by private sector company, Mercantile Communications. - Mercantile Communications stands first to start the Internet in Nepal
ü  Father of Nepali Software including Nepali Fonts – Muni Shakya
1997 AD	- Telecommunications Act 1997 was issued
1998 AD	- On the basis of the Telecommunications Act 1997, Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) – a telecommunication regulatory body was formed
2000 AD 2057 BS	- First IT Policy(IT Policy 2057) was formulated with a vision of positioning Nepal on global IT map within the next 5 years, which adopted a 15 point strategic framework - IT Policy 2057 was reviewed in 2067 BS and again reviewed as ICT Policy in 2072 BS
ü  Electronic Transaction Act 2063 and Electronic Transaction Rules 2064 are issued.
ü  Computer Association of Nepal (CAN) was formed in May 1992 but formally registered in December 1993. And later registered as Federation of Computer Association Nepal (CAN Federation) in January 2015
ü  The IT Park also known as Info Tech Park is situated between Banepa and Panauti of Kavrepalanchowk district, Nepal. ü  It was completed in April 2003 with a total investment of NRs. 270 million.
ü  In 1990 AD – Internet service is provided globally.