Minister Gurung stresses modernization of postal service

Morang, June 7: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, has pointed out the need to modernise the postal service.     

At an interaction organised by the Department of Postal Service in Biratnagar on Saturday, Minister Gurung emphasised that the postal service should be abreast with modern needs, including technological adoption and restructuring. He mentioned, "Whether people's needs are served by the post office counts much."     

The Communications Minister also reminded the employees about the annual calendar to make the postal service systematic. He pledged support to make the service technology-friendly.     

In addition to making the postal service trustworthy, the courier service could be branched out to 193 countries of the world, the Minister suggested. E-commerce could also be adopted as part of modernising the service.     

On the occasion, Ministry Secretary Radhika Aryal viewed that the postal service should be commercial with its classification and restructuring.     

Pointing out the need to take the postal service to a new height, Minister for Internal Affairs and Law of Koshi Province, Rewati Raman Bhandari, said the postal office should be made self-reliant.     

Director General at the Department, Manmaya Pangeni, Chief of District Coordination Committee, Morang, Ajambar Rai, among others, sought trustworthy service.     

Representatives from various post offices and organisations of Koshi Province were present on the occasion. (RSS)