Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M Scindia, held a detailed interactive session today with Postal and Sorting Assistants, the Ministry of Communications said in a release.
The release added that these frontline workers form the backbone of the Department of Posts (DoP), representing all 23 postal circles from across the country.
During the session, the Union Minister personally heard each of them, giving due attention to their views and feedback, the release added.
He reassured the participants that their suggestions would be carefully examined and incorporated into future policy decisions and operational improvements.
Postal Assistants serve as the public-facing representatives in the post offices. They manage customer interactions and ensure timely service delivery, while the Sorting Assistants operate in mail offices such as Railway Mail Services, Air Mail Sorting Units, and Transit Mail Offices to ensure the accurate and timely sorting of mail and parcels.
The Union Minister appreciated their crucial role in delivering citizen-centric services and implementing key social security schemes. He acknowledged their daily efforts in managing customer needs and maintaining the smooth flow of communication across the nation.
Jyotiraditya Scindia interacts with Postal and Sorting Assistants from the Department of Posts
Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M Scindia, held a detailed interactive session today with Postal and Sorting Assistants, the Ministry of Communications said in a release.
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3 Jul 2025, 06:39 AM IST
Jyotiraditya Scindia interacts with Postal and Sorting Assistants from the Department of Posts
Taipei [Taiwan], July 3 (ANI): Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M Scindia, held a detailed interactive session today with Postal and Sorting Assistants, the Ministry of Communications said in a release.
The release added that these frontline workers form the backbone of the Department of Posts (DoP), representing all 23 postal circles from across the country.
During the session, the Union Minister personally heard each of them, giving due attention to their views and feedback, the release added.
He reassured the participants that their suggestions would be carefully examined and incorporated into future policy decisions and operational improvements.
Postal Assistants serve as the public-facing representatives in the post offices. They manage customer interactions and ensure timely service delivery, while the Sorting Assistants operate in mail offices such as Railway Mail Services, Air Mail Sorting Units, and Transit Mail Offices to ensure the accurate and timely sorting of mail and parcels.
The Union Minister appreciated their crucial role in delivering citizen-centric services and implementing key social security schemes. He acknowledged their daily efforts in managing customer needs and maintaining the smooth flow of communication across the nation.
During the session, the Union Minister outlined the vision to transform India Post into a profit centre. He emphasised the need for close coordination across all the key verticals: Mails, Parcels, International Mails, Savings Bank, Insurance, and Citizen-Centric Services to be a one-stop solution for customers. This coordinated approach, he noted, will help drive innovation, improve efficiency, and ensure long-term sustainability across the postal network.
"We are committed to making India Post a cutting-edge organisation. But this transformation is only possible if we all move forward together. I am with you on this journey," the Union Minister said, underlining his support for the workforce in driving this vision. (ANI)
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), a 100% Government of India-owned entity under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, has been conferred the prestigious Digital Payments Award 2024-25 by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to expanding digital payments and financial inclusion across the country.
The award was presented by the Hon’ble Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman & Hon’ble Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, MoS (Finance), and was received by Shri R. Viswesvaran, MD & CEO, IPPB, & Shri Gursharan Rai Bansal CGM & CSMO, IPPB at a ceremony held in New Delhi.
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) achieved 1st Position among Payments Banks in India in the Performance Index for Financial Year 2024–25 & received ‘Special Mention’ award for the Financial Year 2023-24.
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DIGI PIN: Postal Index Number
DigiPin, which is better than the number-PIN), has been introduced by the Department of Posts. While a PIN indicates a wide area, a digital PIN clearly states that it is a particular building. DigiPin is a 10-digit code that helps in easily identifying an address. It contains letters and numbers. It was brought so that ambulances and fire brigades can reach remote areas with certainty. This DigiPin can be shared with online e-commerce companies like Flipcard and Amazon. It is most useful in villages and areas where there are no clear addresses. It was developed jointly by IIT Hyderabad and ISRO's National Remote Sensing Centre. The entire country is divided into 4x4 meter grids and a code is assigned to each grid based on latitude and longitude. With the help of the DigiPin platform brought by the Department of Posts, homes, offices, institutions, etc. can get it. The PIN appears when you tap on the desired area. The code can be added to the address. It is designed to be used offline as well. It does not change the address. It acts as an additional digital address and identifies the exact location. In the future, if Digi PIN is integrated with GIS systems, the need for traditional addresses may be reduced.
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