The overall vision for the future is one where good quality information relevant to Nepal's development, is widely available in a decentralized form at affordable rates, through a sustainable service.



Objectives:



NIUG is a development institution whose objectives are:



>..To be a canter of excellence, serving the community of users who access or contribute to the design of on-line information in Nepal.



>..To develop knowledge of use of the information super highway-INTERNET and related technology



>..To encourage content development on local issues and in local language



>..To provide a platform for electronic publishing in Nepal



>..To make IT based solutions accessible and usable by ordinary Nepalese



Nepal Internet Users Group (NIUG) started in 1997 as a group of people interested in the use of the Internet and e-mail in Nepal. This informal group was primarily established to share new ideas, difficulties and information regarding the Internet. Members met on a regular basis to share their knowledge and organized training programs with the purpose of encouraging newcomers and popularizing the Internet Technologies.



In April 1998, the group outgrew the old informal setup and was registered as a membership based nonprofit, Non Governmental Organization (NGO). In effect, it became the first and only Information and Computer Technology (ICT) - oriented NGO operating in Nepal, focused on development and provision of ICT supported social services.