Nearly 2.6 million smart driving licences printed as backlog cleared
Summary
Nearly 2.6 million smart driving licences have been printed, clearing a backlog of 2.9 million applications in Nepal. A new electronic licensing system will begin from July 17 to streamline the process further.
Key Points
- Nearly 2.6 million smart driving licences have been printed, clearing the backlog of 2.9 million applications within eight and a half months.
- Remaining licences with under one year validity will be printed only after renewal to avoid additional costs.
- The Department of Transport Management plans to implement the Electronic Driving Licence and Vehicle Registration System (EDL-VRS) from July 17 for improved service.
- Provincial governments will take over licence printing responsibilities, and renewed licences are valid for 10 years under new provisions.
