Information and Communication Technology Minister Prithvisubba Gurung has said that preparations are being made to connect 5G technology within this year.
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The 'KCC Exhibit 2025' organized by Kantipur City College (KCC) every year continues from Friday. Information and Communication Technology Minister Prithvisubba Gurung inaugurated the exhibit at the KCC College campus in Putlisadak on Friday.
Communications Minister Gurung said that today's decade belongs to 5G and AI. He said that the government is preparing to install 5G technology within this year. Minister Gurung said that the government only got one year of experience and expressed the opinion that Nepal can be made technology-friendly if it gets to work for one year.
Secretary of Nepal Science and Technology Pragya-Pratishthan (Nasht) Dr. Rabindra Prasad Dhakal said that only engineers can change the face of this country. He mentioned that industry and academia should be moved forward. Nast will welcome young people working in the field of innovation, and informed that money and space will be provided for research and innovation.
Director General of Information Technology Department Ramesh Sharma Paudel said that this exhibition of KCC has inspired many new youth. He says that this exhibition will help the youth to move forward. He was of the opinion that if the industry, academia and government move forward in coordination, it will not take time for the country to become prosperous.
Can Federation President Sunaina Pandey wished the success of the exhibition. She said that for 32 years CAN Federation has been seeing the development of such new technology only through CAN Infotech, but recently college students have started to show new inventions. She clarified that the Federation is ready to provide necessary support to young students. Saying that AI is developing at a high speed, she suggested that AI should be used in all innovations. Highlighting the rationale and importance of the
program, Prof. Ramakrishna Regmi said that 'Innovation, Exhibit and Inspire' are the main objectives of the exhibition. He also informed that Kantipur City College is working and teaching on how to use AI technologies as a good practice in Nepal. He said that this exhibition is not only for KCC but for all colleges and stakeholders. 'KCC has drawn a line, it can be globally connected, it should be,' he said. He informed that more than 40 student-led projects were displayed in the
exhibition. Exhibits include artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things, software applications, web/mobile apps, educational platforms, civil engineering models, traffic management, earthquake resistant structures, etc. Similarly, he said, more than 5 food stalls run by BBA students served local and fusion dishes.
The exhibition, which runs till Saturday, also includes cultural programs and live performances. The program includes a live concert by famous singer Angela Regmi, a performance by comedian Jitu Nepal (Mundre) and live music performed by students. The college expects more than 10,000 viewers to participate in the
event. Students, teachers, parents, entrepreneurs, technical experts, media persons and general public will participate in the exhibition coordinator etc. Ravi Shrestha said. Rajeev Timalsina, Deputy Director of Vishwas College expressed the belief that this exhibition will provide a platform for students to showcase their talent and will play an important role in promoting and developing the spirit of entrepreneurship in the educational sector.
