Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak Unveils Tech-Friendly E-Chalan Service for Traffic Management

Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to gradually modernizing public services by making them more tech-friendly. Speaking at the inauguration of the E-Chalan (digital chit) service launched by the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Office on Sunday, Minister Lekhak emphasized that the government is working towards providing public services in a more convenient, transparent, and efficient manner.

“The government is actively pursuing tech-friendly governance. Once fully implemented, technology will play a pivotal role in ensuring good governance,” said Minister Lekhak.

Streamlining Traffic Management

The introduction of the E-Chalan service will significantly reduce paperwork for traffic police when taking action against traffic rule violators, enhancing both efficiency and public service delivery. This new digital system allows the traffic police to issue and manage fines electronically, making the process faster and more transparent.

Minister Lekhak also highlighted the importance of addressing road safety, noting the heavy toll road accidents take on lives each year. He called for concerted efforts to reduce road accidents across the country.

Addressing Licensing Delays

Speaking at the event, Minister for Physical Infrastructures and Transport, Devendra Dahal, hailed the launch of the E-Chalan service and digital driving license distribution as important steps forward in modernizing traffic management. He acknowledged, however, that despite conducting driving tests, the government has yet to issue 2.2 million driving license cards.

“Actually, we need to provide driving licenses on the spot, but we have been unable to meet the demand,” he admitted.

E-Chalan’s Impact

With the E-Chalan system now in place, traffic police officers can use the Nepal Police Mobile App to scan the QR codes of drivers violating traffic rules. The QR codes, linked to the driver’s license, allow for seamless tracking and enforcement of traffic penalties, marking a significant step towards digitizing traffic law enforcement.

This new service is expected to improve traffic management and reduce the paperwork burden on law enforcement, while also enhancing accountability and transparency in the process.

The launch of E-Chalan is part of a broader government effort to integrate technology into public services, paving the way for tech-friendly governance across various sectors.