--- title: "Proposal to start a software company" subject: "Communication English" chapter: 6 key: "semester_5/communication_english:proposal-software-company-ministry" source: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/proposal-software-company-ministry site: BCT Engineering --- # Proposal to start a software company Communication English · Chapter 6: Writing Proposal - Asked in: 2073 Shrawan, 10 marks - Video: [Project Proposal Writing: How to Write A Winning Project Proposal](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsGBuu88WE0) — ProjectManager - Answer checked by Claude Opus 5.5 (high effort) on 2026-10-14 - Page: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/proposal-software-company-ministry - Whole chapter: https://www.bctengineer.com/md/semester_5/communication_english/chapter-6 ## Question Suppose that you are interested in establishing a new software company in Kathmandu. Write title page, introduction and technical section of your proposal that you are going to submit to the Ministry of Science and Technology, Singh durbar, Kathmandu. ## Short answer Title page: Proposal for establishing a software company in Kathmandu, submitted to the Secretary of the Ministry of Science and Technology by Er. Sabina Rai. Introduction: Nepal’s IT sector needs local customized software and job creation, aligning with Digital Nepal policy. Technical section: Products include school and hospital management software, 30 workstations, agile development, 9-month launch schedule. ## Answer #### Title page ```text PROPOSAL ESTABLISHMENT OF A SOFTWARE COMPANY IN KATHMANDU Submitted to: The Secretary Ministry of Science and Technology Singha Durbar, Kathmandu Submitted by: Er. Sabina Rai Promoter, Himal Software Pvt. Ltd. Pulchowk, Lalitpur 1 December 2026 ``` #### Introduction **Background.** Nepal's use of information technology is growing in banks, government offices and schools, but most software is imported or developed abroad. A trained pool of engineers is available, yet many leave the country for lack of opportunity. A local software company can use this talent to serve local needs and earn from outsourcing. **Problem.** Local organisations lack affordable, customised software, and young engineers have limited jobs. **Objectives.** (1) To establish a registered software company in Kathmandu that develops customised software; (2) to create jobs for at least 30 engineers within three years; (3) to export software services and earn foreign currency. **Rationale.** The company supports the government's Digital Nepal policy, builds national capacity, and requests the Ministry's help with registration, an IT park space and incentives. #### Technical section 1. **Products and services:** school and hospital management software, e-governance tools, mobile apps and IT consultancy. 2. **Location and space:** a rented floor of 3,000 sq. ft. with a server room and fibre internet. 3. **Equipment:** 30 workstations, two servers, cloud services, UPS, firewall and licensed software. 4. **Development process:** requirement study, design, coding, testing, deployment and maintenance in agile sprints with version control. 5. **Staffing:** a CEO, a technical head, 12 developers, 3 designers, 3 testers and support staff. 6. **Time plan:** registration in the first month, office and equipment by the third month, and the first product launch by the ninth month. 7. **Quality and security:** code review, automated tests and data backup, with ISO 27001 standards as a target. ## Check yourself The answer's key points as multiple-choice questions, with the correct option and why. 1. To whom is the proposal submitted? A. The Mayor B. The Director of a bank C. The Secretary, Ministry of Science and Technology, Singha Durbar D. A college principal Answer: C. The title page lists the Secretary of the Ministry as receiver. (Key point: Addressee) 2. Which parts does the introduction contain? A. Cost table and schedule B. Background, problem, objectives and rationale C. References only D. Salary scales Answer: B. The introduction explains why the company is needed and what it aims to do. (Key point: Introduction components) 3. What rationale supports the proposal? A. It supports the Digital Nepal policy, builds national capacity and seeks Ministry help B. It aims to import all software C. It avoids hiring engineers D. It reduces internet use Answer: A. The rationale links the company to national policy and requests Ministry assistance. (Key point: Rationale) 4. Which development process is in the technical section? A. Coding first, no testing B. Requirement study, design, coding, testing, deployment and maintenance in agile sprints with version control C. Only deployment D. Outsourcing everything abroad Answer: B. A complete lifecycle with agile sprints is described. 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