7.2.1 Appropriate measures will be taken to facilitate and promote the integration of ICTs within the entire Nepali educational system to support administration, pedagogy, learning and research, with a view to improving the quality of education and training at all levels and enhancing access to education

7.2.2 A nationwide E-Schools and other related initiatives will be formulated and launched to promote E-learning and E-Education as well as life-long learning. ICT capacities of tertiary level educational institutions will also be enhanced in a way that helps improve broad learning outcomes

7.2.3 Arrangements will be made to ensure effective implementation of ICT in Education Master Plan formulated by the Ministry of Education

7.2.4 The initiative towards setting up an open university in Nepal will be strengthened with the objective of operationalizing the same by the year 2018

7.2.5 Science and technical education will be strengthened as the basis for laying the foundation for human resource and skills development in ICT;

7.2.6 A National ICT Research and Development Fund will be created with a view to promoting
(a) The development and deployment of applications and relevant content associated with Government developmental goals to be delivered over telecommunications networks (including via smart phones and tablets) and through telecentres,
(b) The development of Intellectual Property in ICT, particularly in telecommunications and Information technology domains, working in conjunction with the international research and development community.