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India Post, MEA sign pact for 600 new Passport Seva Kendras at POs: Scindia

The Department of Posts and the Ministry of External Affairs have signed an agreement to set up an additional 600 passport seva kendras at post offices, Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Friday. Speaking at the India Economic Enclave 2024, the minister said India Post has about 6,40,000 points of sales across the country and no one in the world can match its scale. "In the next 3-4 years, we will become a citizen-centric service. We have signed an agreement with the MEA today where we will set up 600 more networks for passport seva kendras, hopefully servicing one crore citizens per year through our network," the minister said. Launched in 2017, the Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs) service has been instrumental in facilitating passport-related services to over 1.52 crore citizens. The network of POPSKs has grown significantly over the years, with 442 centres operational nationwide. According to an official note, the 600 POPSKs centres will be set up acr

India Post directed by forum to pay back consumer 50 paise, plus Rs 15,000

Not returning 50 paisa to a consumer and 'rounding it off' has cost the India Post dearly, which has been directed by a consumer disputes redressal commission to refund it, in addition to providing a compensation of Rs 10,000 to him for causing mental agony, unfair trade practice and deficiency in service. Also, the Kancheepuram district consumer disputes redressal commission has asked the Department of Posts (DoP) to pay Rs 5,000 towards litigation cost. According to the complainant, A Manasha, he paid Rs 30 in cash for a registered letter at Pozhichalur post office near here on December 13, 2023, but the receipt showed only Rs 29.50. Though he offered to remit the exact amount through UPI, it was declined by postal personnel due to some technical issues. In his plaint, he said lakhs of transactions happened daily and not accounting them properly had consequences including loss to the government and termed it illegal which caused him 'serious mental agony.' The department submitte

India Post GDS 3rd merit list 2024 is out, here's how to check and download

India Post released the India Post GDS 3rd merit list 2024. Candidates who appeared for the examination can check and download the merit list through the official website

Govt to transform India Post into logistics firm, eyes 60% revenue increase

The government is looking to transform India Post into a logistics company and increase the revenue of the department by 50-60 per cent in the next 3-4 years, Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Wednesday. Speaking at a Public Affairs Forum of India event in the national capital, the minister said about 25,000 villages in the country that do not have mobile networks will be connected by next year. "Postal department is moving leaps and bounds. Today, our turnover is close to about Rs 12,000 crore per annum. I'm looking at possibly trying to increase that by 50-60 per cent over the next 3-4 years," Scindia said. The postal department has the potential to take services to the doorsteps of people in rural and remote areas, he said, adding that he will be looking at all potential services to increase the revenue of India Post. "We need to transform ourselves from just a mail business and a letter business. We need to transform ourselves into a logistics company. We have

India Post GDS Result 2024: Merit list 2 released on official website

On September 17, India Post declared the second merit list for the India Post GDS Result 2024 with the exception of Haryana and Jammu Kashmir on the official website at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in

New India Post scam targets citizens; what is it and how to be safe?

Victims first receive an SMS, supposedly from India Post, about undeliverable parcels due to incorrect addresses, with a link to update details. Soon after, a scammer calls, urging quick action

Mail meets mileage: India Post stamps out range anxiety, enters EV charging

Ties up with ThunderPlus to deliver EV charging to Sainikpuri PO in Hyderabad and beyond

India Post GDS Recruitment 2024: Apply for 44,228 Gramin Dak Sevak posts

The Department of Posts (India Post) is closing registration for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 2024 recruitment today, August 5, 2024. Aspirants can submit their applications through the official website

25 years of Kargil Vijay Diwas: India Post releases commemorative stamp

The Department of Posts has released a commemorative postage stamp to mark the Silver Jubilee of Kargil Vijay Diwas, at Dras, Kargil, in Ladakh, an official statement said on Friday. The special issue celebrates the 25th anniversary of India's resounding victory in the Kargil War, paying homage to the unmatched bravery, determination, and sacrifice of our armed forces, the statement said. The commemorative postage stamp was released at Dras, Kargil. "This stamp not only honours the valour of our troops but also serves as a powerful reminder of their heroism and the spirit of national pride, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said. The minister congratulated India Post for creating a stamp that captures a pivotal moment in the country's history. "I also encourage all citizens to purchase this stamp, not just as a collectible but as a symbol of our enduring gratitude and respect for those who have safeguarded our Nation," Scindia said. On this day, 25 years ago, the India

India Post GDS Recruitment alert 2024: Apply for 44,228 vacancies online

India Post GDS Recruitment 2024: Massive recruitment drive for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts by India Post. The last date to apply is August 5, 2024. Here's all you need to know

Nearly 97% Rs 2,000 notes returned, Rs 9,330 cr still with public: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said that nearly 97.38 per cent of the Rs 2,000 bank notes have been returned to the banking system, and only about Rs 9,330 crore worth of the notes are still with the public. On May 19, the RBI announced the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 denomination bank notes from circulation. "The total value of Rs 2,000 bank notes in circulation, which amounted to Rs 3.56 lakh crore as at the close of business on May 19, 2023, when the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 bank notes was announced, has declined to Rs 9,330 crore as at the close of business on December 29, 2023," the RBI said in a statement. Thus, 97.38 per cent of the high-value currency in circulation as of May 19, 2023, has since been returned to the banking system, it added. "The Rs 2,000 bank notes continue to be legal tender," the RBI added. People can deposit and/or exchange Rs 2,000 bank notes at the 19 RBI offices across the country. People can also send Rs 2,000 bank notes through India Post from

Blue Dart introduces automated digital parcel lockers with India Post

Digital parcel lockers have been introduced at select post offices and can be accessed through designated codes, allowing for flexible delivery and collection times

Kisan Vikas Patra Yojana 2023: check eligibility, interest rates, and more

Kisan Vikas Patra is an Indian government scheme which was launched by the Indian government. It was initially started to help farmers but now anyone can leverage its advantages

iThink Logistics, India Post collaborate to boost e-commerce deliveries

Tech-driven logistics platform iThink Logistics on Thursday announced a strategic collaboration with India Post to boost e-commerce deliveries across remote parts of the country. Under the collaboration, iThink Logistics will leverage the India Posts' extensive reach to enhance e-commerce last-mile delivery capabilities for D2C startups and small and mid-size businesses pan India, the company said. The tie-up has the potential to create economical deliveries, particularly in rural areas with less developed logistics infrastructure, iThink Logistics said. The city-based firm is an end-to-end multiple courier aggregator shipping platform for D2C brands, handling over daily volume of 25,000 shipments per day. It caters to over 26,000 pin codes in India besides a territorial coverage of 180 countries. India Post's experience and wide-ranging network complement the company's technological capabilities as well as efficiency and dependability, among others, it said. This collaboration is

India Post planning to have 1,000 'Dak Ghar Niryat Kendras' across India

Department of Posts is planning to take the total number of Dak Ghar Niryat Kendras to 1,000 from the existing 700 by the end of the year, a senior official said on Monday. India Post Delhi Chief Post Master General Manju Kumari told reporters that 700 Dak Ghar Niryat Kendras have been set up across India to date, including 30 in the Delhi circle. She said, "1,000 Dak Ghar Niryat Kendras will be set up by the end of the year. We have opened 30 centres in the Delhi circle and within three months 140 customers have started using the service. We expect it to grow further." The postal department has collaborated with the customs department to complete the documentation online, she said, while speaking on the sidelines of the World Postal Day 2023. Customers visiting Dak Ghar Niryat Kendras need to register themselves. "The documentation required for an export can be done at Dak Ghar Niryat Kendras when a customer books the parcel. Customers don't need to come to the Dak Ghar Niryat ..

Amazon inks pact with India Post for exporters; launches digital assistant

Amazon on Thursday said it has signed an agreement with India Post to simplify cross-border logistics for MSME exporters. Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh unveiled a postal stamp to commemorate a decade of partnership between India Post and Amazon at the e-commerce company's Smbhav Summit 2023. Amazon introduced Sah-AI, a generative AI based personal digital assistant that leverages Amazon's experience of working with millions of sellers in India and globally to provide personalised assistance to new and existing sellers on its marketplace. Sah-AI simplifies time-consuming and complex steps such as registration, listing, and advertising support, among others, the company said. During the event, Amazon also announced its engagement with Indian Railways' Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFC), which makes Amazon the first e-commerce company in the country to leverage DFC for shipping customer packages through freight railway routes in ...

India Post GDS 2023: Last date to apply for 30041 posts on official website

Interested and qualified applicants can apply online for India Post GDS recruitment 2023 via official portal at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in

ITC with India Post launch postal stamp to promote awareness on millets

Conglomerate ITC on Tuesday in collaboration with the Department of Post released a special postal stamp to raise awareness on millets. The stamp was released here by Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Kailash Choudhary, in the presence of Chief Post Master General Sushri Manju Kumar and ITC Group Head - Agri-Business S Sivakumar. The ITC Mission Millets postal stamp acknowledges the significant role of farmers and connects sustainable farming to nutritious food products and delicious millet-based recipes and dishes, a statement said. During the event, Choudhary highlighted the actions taken by the government for the promotion of Shree Anna (millets). India is the largest producer of millets in the world. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has taken several initiatives such as the celebration of the International Year of Millets-2023, holding of G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting (AMM), designating ICAR-IIMR, Hyderabad as Global Centre of Excellenc

India Post to onboard ONDC; inks MoU with CAIT, Tripta Technologies

India Post on Tuesday inked a pact with the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) and Tripta Technologies for providing logistics support to small traders, and outlined plans to onboard the ONDC platform as a logistics service provider. India Post signed an MoU with the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) and Tripta Technologies in the presence of Minister of State for Communications Devusinh Chauhan on Tuesday. The pact facilitates the operationalisation of the 'Bharat EMart' portal, which will provide the facility of pick-up of consignments from the premises of traders and ensure delivery at the doorsteps of the consignees across the country. An estimated eight crore traders associated with CAIT will be benefitted from the agreement, an official release said. India Post in the recent past has entered into similar agreements with the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and Regional Centers of Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED) to ...

India Post, Shiprocket partner to boost e-commerce delivery services

State-owned India Post has partnered with logistics aggregator Shiprocket to enhance its last-mile delivery services for various e-commerce products, an official statement said on Friday. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between India Post, Shiprocket and Pickrr at Dak Bhawan here. Under the collaboration, India Post has ensured IT integration with IT systems of Shiprocket. This integration has been done through various application programming interface (API) for tariff, booking, label generation, pickup and track & trace systems.