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Nepal National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2082

Nepal national AI policy establishing governance framework and development priorities. Creates AI Governance Council (chaired by Minister for Communications and IT), AI Regulation Council, National AI Centre, and AI Regulatory Authority. Six pillars including ethics, human resource development, and sectoral application.

Jurisdiction

Nepal

Enacted

Aug 11, 2025

Effective

Aug 11, 2025

Enforcement

AI Governance Council (chaired by Minister for Communications and Information Technology); AI Regulation Council (14 members); National AI Centre; AI Regulatory Authority

Approved by Cabinet on August 11, 2025 (Shrawan 26, 2082 BS). National policy framework, not binding legislation.

Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

Why It Matters

Establishes AI governance in South Asia's developing economy. Part of broader regional trend toward AI policy frameworks.

Recent Developments

Cabinet approved the policy in August 2025, establishing Nepal's first national AI governance framework.

Who Must Comply

  • Government agencies
  • AI developers in Nepal
  • Research institutions

Obligations fall on:

Safety Provisions

  • Ethical AI development principles
  • Data governance framework
  • AI Supervision Council oversight
  • Human-centric AI approach

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Nepal

Focus Areas

Algorithmic accountability

Cite This

APA

Nepal. (2025). Nepal National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2082.

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Last updated January 22, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.