• Hemant Dhital

Information and Communication Technology, ICT plays a strenuous role in the development & Economic growth of a Local Government Unit. ICT in the Local Government Unit can speed up the development process. This study has been undertaken to investigate the ICT services and resources in Sharada Municipality, Salyan, Nepal. The primary objective of this research is to explore current ICT status and use of ICT in Sharada Municipality. The research addressed a number of key issues relating to access and use of ICT by the public, government workers and officials. The study examined the ICT infrastructure, budget to implement ICT related programs, human capacity, organization will and ICT master plan in Sharada Municipality. Questionnaires, face-to-face and tele interviews, government workers/officials and public feedback, official records, field visit and internet research are the methods of data collection. This paper attempts to present some major achievements, initiatives and master plan in the use of ICT in Sharada Municipality. The study makes the following recommendations: First, adequate training for local government officials and workers on the use of ICT facilities to increase knowledge and skills to use ICT services. Second, increase the budget to transform traditional service delivery mechanisms into e-governance. Third, public awareness about the implementation, use and access to ICT in local government units.

ICT, Local government, Civil Service, Implementation, Information Technology, Development, Economic Growth

"ICT IN A LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT: A Case of Sharada Municipality, Salyan", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no.274-281, June 2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1907P40.pdf

"ICT IN A LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT: A Case of Sharada Municipality, Salyan", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no. pp274-281, June 2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1907P40.pdf