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Over 9,000 Gramin Dak Sevaks Gather for Mega GDS Sammelan in Guntur

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23 Feb 2026

The Department of Posts, Andhra Pradesh Circle, organized a significant Mega GDS Sammelan in Guntur on February 22, 2026, with over 9,000 Gramin Dak Sevaks participating. The event, attended by several dignitaries, including the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, focused on advancing financial inclusion and modernization efforts across India's postal network. Notable achievements and initiatives were discussed, including the introduction of drone-based deliveries in hilly regions.

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