History of Computer in Nepal

Computer is a programmable machine that stores and retrieves data and performs high speed logical and mathematical operations.

        The first computer brought in Nepal was IBM 1401 which was brought by the government in lease for the population census of 1972 (2028 BS). Later in 1975 (2031 BS)YantrikSarinikaran Kendra (Electronic Data Processing Center) was established which was later called as National Computer Centre (NCC). Again for the population census of 2038 BS ICL 2950/10 computer having 64 terminals was brought in Nepal by the aid of UNDP. After 2039 B.S. Microcomputer like; Apple, Vector, Sirius were introduced in the capital. From that time computers have been used in different government sectors like banking, agriculture, universities etc. Now there are thousands of computers institutes providing computer educations, assembling, maintenance etc. throughout the kingdom of Nepal. Now a day in every sector there the people use computer to do the work easier.

Some acts, rules and regulations were promulgated regarding to the Computer system, such as

• IT Policy 2000 (Revised in 2066)
• Nepal Copy Right Act, 2059 BS(2002 AD)
• Electronic Transaction Act 2063 BS (2008 AD)