This year’s ‘Ncell Woman ICON ICT Award’ has been conferred to Bandana Sharma, who has been recognised for her significant contributions to the field of information technology. She recently received this prestigious award at the Grand Finale of the ICT Award 2024.

Chief Minister of Karnali Province, Yamlal Kadel, and Ncell’s Corporate Communications and CSR Head, Bishakha Laxmi Khadka, jointly presented the ‘Ncell Woman ICON ICT Award 2024’ to Sharma. Currently serving as the Head of the Cards and Digital Banking Division at Nepal Bank, Sharma also received a cash prize of Rs300,000 along with the award.

Every year, this award is presented to a woman who has made remarkable contributions to Nepal’s ICT sector. “We are delighted to continue this collaboration to encourage women in ICT and recognise their contributions,” said Bishakha Laxmi Khadka, Head of Corporate Communications and CSR at Ncell.

Sharma began her career as an IT Support Officer at Nepal Bank in 2006. She has been instrumental in the bank’s digital transformation, contributing to core banking systems, network security, cybersecurity, and the development of customer-friendly digital services and infrastructure.