Nepal seeks India’s recognition of NID card as valid travel document
Summary
Nepal has proposed to India to recognise its National Identity (NID) card as a valid travel document alongside passports and citizenship certificates, aiming to facilitate travel between the two countries.
Key Points
- Nepal has forwarded a proposal to India to accept the National Identity Card as a travel document alongside passports and citizenship certificates.
- The NID card includes biometric data such as fingerprints, facial images, and iris scans, making it secure and technology-friendly.
- More than 4.5 million Nepali citizens have received the NID card, and about 20 million have applied for it.
- The proposal is part of a broader effort to improve cross-border travel management and cooperation between Nepal and India.
