New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday said that the government is addressing employees’ service-related issues through structured dialogue and reforms, stressing that regular engagement with staff representatives is key to improving administrative efficiency and career growth.Chairing a meeting with delegations from employee bodies, including the Government Employees National Confederation and the Central Secretariat Group-C Employees’ Association, the Minister …
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New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) In yet another example of UPI going global, India and Bhutan have announced to launch a cross-border remittance initiative, which will enable efficient and affordable remittance services between both the countries.This will happen via the postal network by integrating the Universal Postal Union (UPU) PosTransfer system with India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This initiative will enhance financial connectivity and make digital remittance services more accessibl…
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) In a move aimed at strengthening India’s logistics network, Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Tuesday launched three new premium delivery services of the Department of Posts in the national capital.The services — 24 Speed Post, 48 Speed Post and 24 Speed Post Parcel — are designed to offer faster and time-bound delivery across key cities.The launch event was attended by Minister of State for Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani along with senior official…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said the government has allocated Rs 14,500 crore over three financial years to improve customer amenities and infrastructure at goods and parcel terminals across the country.In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Vaishnaw said the allocation covers FY2024, FY2025 and FY2026 and is aimed at strengthening freight logistics, improving rail freight efficiency and enhancing first- and last-mile connectivity.As part…
Ujjain, Feb 24 (IANS) Encouraging the efforts of postal workers and their services to the people of the country, Union Minister for Communication Jyotiraditya Scindia advised them to become pioneers of change by adopting new technologies. Scindia stated that post offices are not limited to traditional services but have become modern centres for digital banking, direct benefit transfers, e-commerce parcels, and the distribution of government schemes.The Union Minister made this statement…
Bhopal, Feb 24 (IANS) A one-day awareness programme was organised in Burhanpur district of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday, under the auspices of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) department, to inform the PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries about its myriad benefits. During the day-long campaign, many beneficiaries, women in particular, received training, toolkits, QR codes, and guidance on entrepreneurship, loans, and e-commerce.The programme, which was held at the District Panchayat Office, s…
Hyderabad, Feb 22 (IANS) Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday said public trust in India Post remains strong, with more than 38 crore savings accounts currently being operated through post offices across the country.Addressing a conference of over 9,000 Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur district, attended by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, the Minister highlighted the role of postal workers in strengthening financial inclusion and last-mile connect…
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department of Posts to enable distribution of mutual fund products through India Post’s extensive postal network, it was announced on Tuesday.Under the three‑year agreement, selected employees of the Department of Posts will be identified, trained, and onboarded as certified mutual fund distributors, according to an official statement.These officials will offer mutual f…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) India Post has set an ambitious revenue target of Rs 17,546 crore for the financial year 2025–26, significantly higher than the previous year, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North-Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Thursday. Chairing the Quarterly Business Review (QBR) meeting for the third quarter of FY26 here, Scindia said the organisation is steadily moving towards becoming a parcel- and logistics-driven institution to meet the growing…
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Over 4.53 crore accounts have been opened to empower the future of girls, under the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) in the last 11 years, the government said on Wednesday.Launched in January 2015 under the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign, the scheme was designed as a bridge between financial security and social transformation.By encouraging families to plan early for their daughters’ education and well-being, SSY has helped instill a sense of confidence, inclusion, an…