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Communication in Nepal

Communication is considered as a very
important infrastructure of development.
Although the history of communication
is not much long in Nepal but it brought
a tremendous change in the Nepalese
society.

Postal service is the principle means of
communication in any developing country
including Nepal. It was started in BS 1935
. In the beginning it was confined only to
the government work. Later on BS 1938
it was opened for general people. Now the responsibilities of postal services are not
only limited to send and deliver letters but it started postal saving bank also in which
people can deposit their money.
Radio service is very popular means of communication. It is affordable in price,
portable and can run with batteries and can give all types of information including
news, stories, songs, discussion, etc. The Radio Nepal was established in BS 2007.
Now, different FM Radio stations have been started in different towns and cities.

Television is considered as the most effective means of communication. It gives both
news and views through audio visual means. People of all age groups watch television
th
eagerly. By the end of the 14 plan more than 20 television channels are in operation
including Avenues, News 24, Image, Kantipur, Sagarmatha, Terai TV, Himshikhar,
Mountain, etc.

Similarly, telephone services is the most easiest, fastest as well as most affordable
service. This service was started in BS 1970 during the Rana regime. By BS 2007
it connected with Kathmandu, Dhankuta, Palpa and Pokhara only. At present it is
available in 77 districts of Nepal. There are government and private companies giving
telephone services to the people. The table shows the present status of communication
facilities in Nepal.

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