Science and technology in Nepal
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Science and technology in Nepal is a relatively small, but emerging sector. The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology is a governmental body of Nepal responsible for overseeing the development of education, science and technology within the country.
Nepal is a developing country, that deals with problems like poverty, illiteracy, and unemployment. Consequently, science and technology are not prioritized by the government. The lack of quality education from Nepalese university causes students to go abroad to study and half of them do not return.
Nepal was ranked 107th in the Global Innovation Index in 2025.
History
Ancient kingdoms that existed in the Kathmandu Valley were found to have made use of some technologies in numerous areas such as architecture, agriculture, civil engineering, and water management. The Gopals and Abhirs, who ruled the valley up until c. 1000 BC, used temporary materials for construction such as bamboo, hay, and timber. The Kirat period (700 BC – 110 AD) employed the technology of brick firing, as well as produced woolen shawls.
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