Nepal National AI Policy: requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
National Artificial Intelligence Policy, 2082 (2025) — Nepal
What is the Nepal National AI Policy?
Nepal's National AI Policy sets the government's direction for developing and using artificial intelligence. Based on the published summaries, it aims to build AI infrastructure and skills, promote ethical and responsible AI, strengthen data governance, establish institutional arrangements for AI oversight, and prepare legal and regulatory measures. It is a policy framework, not a law, and does not itself create enforceable obligations on private organisations.
Status note: Reported as approved by the Council of Ministers in August 2025 (Bhadra 2082). The approval date, official title and the published policy text must be verified against MoCIT publications; confidence is medium until a reviewer links the official document.
Who does it apply to?
Government ministries and agencies implementing the policy; indirectly the private sector, academia and development partners engaged in AI in Nepal. Specific measures, timelines and institutions must be confirmed from the official text.
Government of Nepal bodies (primary); AI developers and deployers in Nepal through future rules.
- Risk categories
- Not classified by the instrument
- AI system types
- General-purpose AI modelAutomated decision-making system
When do the requirements apply?
Concept paper on AI published by MoCIT in 2024; National AI Policy approved by the Council of Ministers in 2025 (month to be confirmed).
| Date | Milestone | Source reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AI Policy approved by the Council of Ministers Month-level date; exact date to be confirmed. |
— | Passed confidence: medium |
adopted_on is a month-level approximation (August 2025); confirm the exact cabinet decision date.
What must organisations do?
No mandatory duties yet. Organisations should monitor MoCIT for implementing legislation, standards and procurement rules, and ensure compliance with the Individual Privacy Act 2075 when using personal data.
Voluntary Government bodies to promote ethical, responsible and inclusive AI (policy commitment) Policy objectives and strategies (to be confirmed against the official text)
The policy commits the government to ethical, transparent and inclusive AI, data governance and institutional oversight. The specific strategies and any obligations on private actors must be confirmed from the official document; this record intentionally does not state details that could not be verified.
Practical action: Public bodies and vendors should track implementing measures from MoCIT.
Obligation page Source-linked
Penalties
None; policy document.
Official sources
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Ministry of Communication and Information Technology — policies and publications
Government of Nepal, MoCIT · Tier 1 source
Change history
Record version 1: Initial structured record with intentionally limited detail pending verification of the official text.. Full edit history is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Nepal's National AI Policy legally binding?
- No. It is a policy framework guiding government action. Binding obligations for AI in Nepal come from existing laws such as the Individual Privacy Act 2075 and the Electronic Transactions Act 2063.
Informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult qualified counsel before acting.