Jyotiraditya Scindia
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced eight new products to enhance domestic and international logistics, highlighting significant achievements of the Department of Posts, including over 3.57 crore Aadhaar enrolments, 43 lakh passport applications processed, and the opening of 3.5 crore India Post Payments Bank accounts. The initiatives aim to
Medicine Delivery
The Department of Posts, in collaboration with the Department of Ex-servicemen, has launched a new service for the delivery of medicines to beneficiaries of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS). This service, which began as a pilot in Delhi, will now be available nationwide, ensuring efficient and secure delivery of
Sustainable Packaging
The Department of Posts (DoP) of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) to promote sustainable packaging practices. This partnership aims to enhance postal service efficiency by developing innovative packaging solutions, including eco-friendly materials and training for staff. The collaboration leverages IIP&
Speed Post
The Department of Posts has announced a revision in the Inland Speed Post tariff effective from October 1, 2025, alongside the introduction of new features such as OTP-based secure delivery, online payment, and SMS notifications. The updated tariff structure aims to meet rising operational costs and enhance customer convenience, including
India Post
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, highlighting India's postal system, which now operates as the world's largest doorstep banking network through India Post Office and IPPB Online. Modi emphasized the government's efforts in promoting financial inclusion and
India Post
Union Minister of State for Communications, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, reviewed the performance of India Post and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), noting significant growth with 12 crore customers and ₹20,000 crore in deposits. The focus was on enhancing digital initiatives and accessibility, especially in rural areas, while emphasizing
mutual funds
The Department of Posts (DoP) and the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on August 22, 2025, to distribute mutual funds through post offices, enhancing financial inclusion in rural and semi-urban areas. This initiative aims to leverage the extensive postal network to broaden
India Post
The Ministry of Communications has launched the Information Technology Modernization Project 2.0 (DOP IT 2.0) to enhance the India Post system, building on the previous DOP IT 1.0 project. With an investment of Rs 5785 Crore over eight years, the project aims to integrate postal and financial
India Post
The Department of Posts (DoP) in India has rolled out IT 2.0, known as Advanced Postal Technology (APT), marking a significant step towards digital modernization. This initiative aims to enhance postal and financial services across 1.65 lakh post offices, aligning with the Digital India vision. APT introduces a
India Post
India Post has launched the Advanced Postal Technology (APT) application as part of its digital transformation under IT 2.0. The rollout, which includes over 1.64 lakh post offices, faced initial slowness on the first day but was resolved quickly. The APT system enhances transaction speed, digital payment integration,
India Post
Union Minister Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar reviews the ongoing reforms at India Post, emphasizing a technology-driven transformation aimed at modernizing the postal service. The initiative, part of the IT 2.0 framework, includes the digitalization of over 86,000 post offices, the establishment of new delivery centers, and integration with
postal services
The Ministry of Communications has implemented significant reforms in India's postal services, including the establishment of 450 Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs) and 188 Parcel Hubs to enhance service accessibility and operational efficiency. The Post Office Act, 2023, has modernized the framework for postal services, introducing real-time