Security Printing Centre to print more national documents as govt eyes self-reliance
Summary
Minister Dr. Bikram Timilsina announces plans to expand the Security Printing Centre in Nepal to domestically print security-sensitive documents, reduce foreign currency expenditure, and boost national capacity with a Rs 220 million budget for fiscal year 2026/27.
Key Points
- The government plans to develop the Security Printing Centre into a self-sufficient institution with Rs 220 million allocated for fiscal year 2026/27.
- Currently, the Centre has printed 2.4 million smart driving licenses and 3.5 million postal stamps and will start printing citizenship certificates, national identity cards, and excise duty stamps.
- The budget is for capital investment to expand production capacity due to insufficient existing infrastructure.
- Upgrading the Centre and communication infrastructure aims to improve national security, increase government revenue, and strengthen public service delivery.
