India is the most populated country in the world. And that is why the country has the largest network of postal services in the world that serves both urban and rural places and even reaches the remotest parts of the country.
In this world of digitization, the Indian Postal Service has also digitized most of its post offices and hence the efficiency has enhanced manifold.
On National Postal Worker Day, know about some interesting facts about the Indian Postal Service which has been serving the country for more than a century now.
Earliest members of UPU
Universal Postal Union (UPU) is United Nations’ specialised agency with its headquarters located in Berne, Switzerland. India was among the very first few countries who joined the UPU and has been active members throughout all these years.
Money transfer service
While today there are multiple online mediums to transfer money internationally, the earlier Money transfer service offered by the Indian Post was one of the very few modes of making instant remittance of international money for Indian customers. The process helped the Indians receive money from 195 countries.
Safe and timely delivery
The Indian Postal Service has updated itself with changing times. The department signed an agreement for supplying and installing GPS devices in more than 1000 mail vans so that goods are delivered safely and on time.
Indian Post ATMs are now available
With banks installing their ATMs in most parts of the cities, it was important that the Indian Post also update itself and make such an important service available to its customers. Today, the ATMs from the Indian post office are available in almost all the major cities of the country.
38 heritage buildings
The Indian Postal Service was established by the East India Company in 1854. During that period, they constructed many buildings that today are considered heritage buildings. As of today, there are 38 such heritage buildings with architectural value.