India Considering Integration of Nepal’s Nagarik App with Aadhaar Card: Indian Ambassador Srivastava

Kathmandu – Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, has stated that efforts are underway to integrate Nepal’s Nagarik App with India’s Aadhaar Card, making them interoperable across both countries.

Speaking at the Nepal-India Startup Connect event organized by the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu on Friday, Ambassador Srivastava emphasized that such an initiative would facilitate easier movement and digital identification for citizens of both countries.

The event, aimed at fostering collaboration between startups from Nepal and India, brought together entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers. According to Srivastava, Nepalese startups have made significant strides, with some even developing VR technology for Disney and getting listed on the New York Stock Exchange, highlighting Nepal’s potential as a fertile ground for startups and IT companies.

“Nepali startups are excelling, particularly in fintech, transportation, and e-commerce,” Srivastava said. “Meanwhile, India has over 100 unicorn startups, demonstrating the country’s strong startup ecosystem. The Indian government has been actively supporting startups, and this growing collaboration between Nepal and India will create more opportunities.”

He also mentioned the success of the cross-border digital payment system, which has made transactions easier for Indian tourists in Nepal and strengthened economic ties between the two nations.