Budget Proposal for Fiscal year 2081 for the development of Science and Technology in Nepal

Expected Budget Breakdown for the development of science and Technology in Nepal for Fiscal year 2081/082 

  1. Establishment of National Research Institutes (NRIs): (e.g., Institute for Advanced Materials, Institute for Climate Change Research) – 1.5 Billion NPR
  2. Research Grant Programs for Universities and Research Institutions: 2 Billion NPR
  3. Science & Technology Infrastructure Development: (e.g., National supercomputing facility, Modernization of research labs) – 2.5 Billion NPR
  4. Development of Science & Technology Parks: (to foster innovation and startups) – 1.2 Billion NPR
  5. National Scholarship Program for Science & Technology Studies: 1 Billion NPR
  6. Technology Transfer and Commercialization Programs: 1.3 Billion NPR
  7. Agricultural Research & Development: (including climate-smart technologies) – 1.8 Billion NPR
  8. Renewable Energy Research & Development: (e.g., solar, hydropower) – 1.1 Billion NPR
  9. Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Development: (including internet access expansion) – 2 Billion NPR
  10. Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Technologies: 1.4 Billion NPR
  11. Space Technology Development Program: (initial investment) – 1 Billion NPR
  12. Medical Research & Development: 1.6 Billion NPR
  13. Environmental Science & Technology Research: (including conservation efforts) – 1.2 Billion NPR
  14. Science Education & Outreach Programs: 1 Billion NPR
  15. Promotion of Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Science & Technology: 1.1 Billion NPR
  16. International Collaboration in Science & Technology: 1 Billion NPR
  17. Capacity Building for Science & Technology Professionals: 1.2 Billion NPR
  18. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Protection & Promotion: 1 Billion NPR
  19. Development of National Metrology Infrastructure: (ensuring measurement accuracy) – 1.1 Billion NPR
  20. Promoting Public Awareness & Understanding of Science & Technology: 1 Billion NPR
  21. Cybersecurity Research & Development: 1.2 Billion NPR
  22. Sustainable Urban Development Technologies: 1.3 Billion NPR
  23. Water Resource Management & Technology Development: 1.1 Billion NPR
  24. Ecotourism & Sustainable Conservation Technologies: 1 Billion NPR
  25. Science & Technology Policy Development & Implementation: 1 Billion NPR

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