Introduction of the Organization
Postal Service in Nepal
Postal service in Nepal is
formally started after the establishment of “Nepal Hulak Ghar” in 1878
A.D. Postal service is regarded as one of the pioneer government service in
Nepal which provides both mandatory and commercial services. Expanding the
coverage, now, altogether 3997 branch offices are in operation. After becoming
the member of Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1956 and Asia Pacific Postal
Union (APPU) in 1982 A.D., postal service of Nepal become able to expand its
network worldwide.
Categorically; letter, parcel and
post box services are put under compulsory services whereas EMS and postal
saving bank falls under commercial services. To compete with the private sector
and adapt with the rapidly expanding information technology, Nepal Post
introduced Postal Internal Tracking System (PITS); and mobile postal services
in Kathmandu Valley.
Based on the policy framework of
Postal Act, 1962 A.D. and its regulation 1963 A.D., Nepal Post delivers and
collects postal items at the doorsteps of the public. In addition, it provides
modern service like EMS in efficient way competing with private sector. Of
course, due to immense change in this sector the postal services have been
squeezed but Nepal Post is dedicated on reforms. Since its inception, Nepal Post
is moving towards more efficient and effective ways.
General Post Office (GPO)
In order to provide all types of
postal services from one point and exchange the postal objects from various
countries, GPO has been established in Kathmandu in 1878 A.D. GPO works as the
only one Office of Exchange (OE) in Nepal. After the membership of UPU; and
introduction of the foreign mail exchange, the role of GPO has further been
enhanced. GPO is the major operating level office which works under the Postal
Service Department. After 2018 B.S., GPO also accomplishes the services of the
then Central Regional Postal Directorate.
Based on the government policies
and international norms, GPO delivers both domestic and international services.
Within Kathmandu Valley there are four postal counters; 15 Area Postal Offices
under which 53 Extra Postal Offices are operating to provide the designated
services.
Major Functions
ü Routine
postal operation and administration
ü Domestic
and international exchange of postal items (Letters, Parcels, EMS etc.)
ü Postal
Saving Bank
ü Operation
of post boxes
ü Mobile
postal service within Kathmandu valley
ü Renewal
of FM (up to 500 watt)
ü Grievance
handling