The Department of Immigration has submitted the proposal to the Indian government through diplomatic channels. Spokesperson Tika Ram Dhakal said the proposal was sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs via the Home Ministry before being forwarded to the Indian authorities, PTI reports.

Nepal has formally requested India to recognise its National Identity Card (NID) as a valid travel document for Nepali citizens visiting the country, a move that would allow it to be used alongside the existing citizenship certificate and passport, a senior official said on Sunday.

The Department of Immigration has submitted the proposal to the Indian government through diplomatic channels. Spokesperson Tika Ram Dhakal said the proposal was sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs via the Home Ministry before being forwarded to the Indian authorities, PTI reports.

"We have already sent the proposal to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs via the Home Ministry, and the Foreign Ministry has forwarded it to the concerned authorities of India," he said.

"We are in touch with the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu regarding the matter and are awaiting a formal response from the Indian side," Dhakal added.