Kathmandu: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung highlighted the potential for increased revenue through reliable and fast postal services during an interaction organized by the Department of Postal Service to review progress for the fiscal year 2025/26. Minister Gurung emphasized the necessity of enacting a new law to establish a modern and smart postal service.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Minister Gurung detailed the ongoing efforts to modernize postal services, revealing that policy-making for a contemporary postal service is nearing completion. He stressed the importance of enhancing the capacity of staff within the department, announcing plans to introduce the Postal Act within the year. Gurung called for the full support and cooperation of employees to make the local postal structure more effective and assured the provision of motorcycles to local postal offices in the coming year.
Joint Secretary Koshhari Niroula echoed the minister’s sentiments, affirming the ministry’s positive stance towards the growth and development of postal services. Niroula highlighted ongoing efforts to integrate the postal service with e-commerce, aiming to adapt to modern demands.
Director General of the postal department, Manmaya Bhattarai Pangeni, discussed collaboration with local governments to ensure postal services reach the people’s doorsteps, underscoring the department’s commitment to expanding access and efficiency.