The Department of Posts organised a massive Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Sammelan in Guntur, bringing together more than 9,000 GDS employees from across the Andhra Pradesh Circle. Union Minister for Communications and DoNER Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia addressed the gathering, describing Gramin Dak Sevaks as the backbone of India’s rural…
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India Post Releases Stamps on Puppets of India
New Delhi: Celebrating India’s centuries-old storytelling traditions, the Department of Posts has released a special set of eight commemorative postage stamps titled “Puppets of India.” The stamps were unveiled on February 13, 2026, at the Indian Habitat Centre in New Delhi, highlighting the country’s vibrant puppetry heritage. Honouring India’s Living…
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Centre Signs MoU With India Post to Curb Fake Agri Inputs
In a significant step to protect Indian farmers from the menace of fake and sub-standard agricultural inputs, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Posts. The agreement establishes a standardized, faceless and fully traceable logistics system to strengthen quality…
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India Post Partners with SSL to Expand Capital Market Access
The Department of Posts (DoP), under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India, signed a strategic agreement with Stock Holding Services Limited (SSL) on 27 January 2026 at Dak Bhawan, New Delhi, to enhance citizen access to regulated capital market services across the country. Leveraging its extensive network of over…
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Scindia Chairs Q3 Review to Accelerate India Post Growth
Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Thursday chaired a high-level Quarterly Business Review meeting to accelerate India Post’s transition into a modern, parcel- and logistics-driven organisation. The Quarter 3 (Q3) review for FY 2025–26 was convened by the Department of Posts in…
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India Post Boosts Banking Access via 887 ATMs
New Delhi: In a significant push towards improving access to banking services and strengthening financial inclusion, the Department of Posts has revamped its ATM infrastructure by activating 887 automated teller machines across India. The newly operational ATMs, installed at post offices in different parts of the country, are designed to…
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Jyotiraditya Scindia Inaugurates 6 Modern Post Offices in MP
Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Sunday inaugurated six renovated and modernised post offices across Madhya Pradesh, reinforcing the Centre’s push to strengthen public service delivery and upgrade postal infrastructure. During the visit, the Minister also announced the establishment of a ₹111-crore…
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India Post & MoRD Join Hands to Boost Rural Economy
In a major push to strengthen rural livelihoods and economic growth, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and the Department of Posts signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 7th January 2026. The partnership aims to integrate financial services, logistics, and market access for Self Help Groups (SHGs), women…
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DoP, SIDBI Partner for Udyam Assist Verification
New Delhi – The Department of Posts (DoP), under the Ministry of Communications, and the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) have formalized a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct Contact Point Verification (CPV) of Informal Micro Enterprises (IMEs) registered on the Udyam Assist Platform (UAP)….
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International Letter Mail Rationalised from Jan 2026
The Department of Posts has announced a major reform in India’s international postal operations with the rationalisation of select international letter mail services, effective from January 1, 2026. The move aligns India’s postal framework with global best practices and decisions of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), focusing on improved reliability,…