Smart License Printing Halted for Over Two Months, Causing Hardship
Summary
Printing of smart driving licenses has been halted for more than two months, leaving thousands of applicants, including migrant workers and students, facing delays across Nepal. The pause is tied to the transfer of licensing authority to provincial governments, with printing expected to resume only after provinces sign agreements with the Security Printing Center.
Key Points
- Driving license printing has been stopped since August 1 after responsibility shifted from the federal government to provincial governments.
- The Department of Transport Management says printing will resume once all seven provinces sign agreements with the Security Printing Center.
- Madhesh Province has already initiated the agreement process, while other provinces are still completing budget and procedural requirements.
- Delays are causing hardship for people who urgently need licenses for foreign employment or study abroad.
