Closing the Digital Skills Gap in Nepal – Why Practical IT Training MattersDigital payments, online services, and remote work are growing in Nepal—but many organizations still struggle to find people with the right digital and IT skills.This is known as the digital skills gap, and closing it is essential for the success of Digital Nepal.## 1. Where the Skills Gap Shows UpExamples include:- Schools without enough teachers comfortable with digital tools

• Offices still relying on manual paperwork despite available software

• Businesses that want websites, apps, or automations but lack in‑house talentThe result: slower growth, inefficiency, and missed opportunities.## 2. Beyond Degrees – The Need for Practical TrainingTraditional degrees alone are not solving this gap. What works better is:- Focused IT training on current technologies

• Project‑based courses where learners build real solutions

• Shorter, intensive programs that map directly to job rolesDigital Pathshala’s IT training courses in Nepal follow this approach.## 3. How Individuals and Organizations Can Respond- Individuals can invest in coding classes, IT training, and digital upskilling

• Schools and colleges can integrate platforms like DP‑LMS and run teacher training

• Businesses can collaborate with training providers to reskill their teamsWith collective effort, Nepal can turn its growing young population into a digitally confident workforce that powers Digital Nepal.