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1.2 million driving licences printed, backlog clearance set for mid-July

From Kathmandu Post · (7m ago) English

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TLDR

  • 1.2 million smart driving licences have been printed out of a backlog of 2.9 million.
  • The Security Printing Centre expects to clear the remaining backlog by mid-July, printing around 40,000 licences daily.
  • New smart licences feature enhanced security with 39 features, including QR codes, and citizens can check their status via the Nagarik App.

The Security Printing Centre has made significant progress in clearing the backlog of driving licence printing, a crucial step towards modernizing the Department of Transport Management's services. The successful printing of 1.2 million smart licences demonstrates the centre's capability and commitment to meeting deadlines, even working through public holidays.

This initiative is not just about printing more licences; it's about enhancing security and user convenience. The new smart licences boast 39 security features, a substantial upgrade from the previous 18, making them more robust against fraud. The inclusion of QR codes, scannable by users and traffic police, adds another layer of accessibility and verification.

We start printing immediately if the department sends data for around 200,000 licences at once.

— Devaraj DhunganaExecutive director at the Security Printing Centre, explaining the printing process and capacity.

Furthermore, the integration with the Nagarik App allows citizens to track their licence status, reducing uncertainty and the need for physical visits. The department's move towards online payment for renewal fees promises to further streamline processes, eliminating the need for long queues and making services more accessible. This digital transformation is a welcome development for citizens navigating the country's administrative systems.

With this, citizens will no longer have to stand in queues. The system will gradually move towards online payments, which will ease these difficulties.

— Keshav KhatiwadaDirector at the Transport Management Department, highlighting the benefits of upcoming online payment systems.
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