Info Minister Dr Timilsina underlines security printing's market expansion
Summary
Information and Communications Minister Dr Bikram Timilsina has called for making Nepal self-reliant in security printing while expanding the Security Printing Centre’s external market. Experts at a Kathmandu programme discussed international standards, technology upgrades, partnerships and commercial operations for the centre.
Key Points
- Minister Dr Bikram Timilsina said Nepal should strengthen the Security Printing Centre and expand its external market for security printing.
- The government has decided to list the centre as a public entity that can compete with the private sector and conduct commercial transactions.
- Experts discussed international security standards, counterfeit prevention, technology transfer and possible international partnerships to develop the sector.
- Officials said modern paper, card and digital technologies are needed to reduce losses from counterfeit documents.
