Section 3
Promoting Public Access And Content Development
7.3.1 Universal access/service goals and strategies for rural telecommunications/ICTs, radio and TV transmission infrastructure and service rollout will be developed with immediate effect
7.3.2 The initiative to transform Postal Offices and Community libraries as public access points for E-Commerce, E-Government and Internet based services with the support of the private sector and civil society will be strengthened;
7.3.3 A countrywide programme to attract community, civil society and private sector participation to install basic communication services including internet connectivity around community centers such as schools, health posts, VDC and community buildings will be developed and implemented;
7.3.4 Directives will be issued whereby provision of toll-free service to not-for-profit agencies working on key social agenda in areas such as education, healthcare and counseling services across the country will be made mandatory for telephone (fixed and/or wireless) service providers
7.3.5 An enabling and conducive framework will be created that provides special incentives especially for youths and women in the establishment of ICT services in rural and underserved areas across the country
7.3.6 Specific measures will be taken to drive innovation around development of ICT based content and services tailored to meet key development and service delivery challenges
7.3.2 The initiative to transform Postal Offices and Community libraries as public access points for E-Commerce, E-Government and Internet based services with the support of the private sector and civil society will be strengthened;
7.3.3 A countrywide programme to attract community, civil society and private sector participation to install basic communication services including internet connectivity around community centers such as schools, health posts, VDC and community buildings will be developed and implemented;
7.3.4 Directives will be issued whereby provision of toll-free service to not-for-profit agencies working on key social agenda in areas such as education, healthcare and counseling services across the country will be made mandatory for telephone (fixed and/or wireless) service providers
7.3.5 An enabling and conducive framework will be created that provides special incentives especially for youths and women in the establishment of ICT services in rural and underserved areas across the country
7.3.6 Specific measures will be taken to drive innovation around development of ICT based content and services tailored to meet key development and service delivery challenges