Government Courier Service Initiative Gains Momentum
Summary
The government has accelerated plans to turn the postal service into a modern courier system for delivering passports, driving licenses, educational certificates and other official documents to citizens’ doorsteps. The service has expanded across most districts, with further rollout planned in Humla, Sudurpashchim and other provinces.
Key Points
- The Postal Service Department says the government’s courier-service campaign has gained momentum under administrative reform goals.
- Passports, driving licenses, educational certificates and other documents are being delivered through the postal network, with services already expanded to most districts.
- The department has signed agreements with provincial and national institutions, including Nepal Open University, the National Public Health Laboratory and the Health Insurance Board.
- Postal systems have also been upgraded, including a seven-digit postal code system and holiday services at customs and bank offices for foreign mail.
