India has the largest postal network in the world. There are more than 1.59 lakh post offices spread across the country of which 90% are in rural areas. There are more than 4.28 lakh letter boxes across the country. There are more than 4.14 lakh employees working in the Indian Postal Department who are engaged in connecting the country.
India Post (Department of Posts) celebrates ‘National Postal Week’ every year from 09 to 15 October. The objective of this Mahotsav is to create wide awareness among the public and media at the national level about the roles and activities of India Post.
As part of the National Postal Week, Postal Life Insurance Day, Banking Day, Business Development Day, Philately Day and Post Office Day are being celebrated by the Department of Posts. Celebrated to focus on the various services provided by the.
| Date | Day |
| 9th October | World Post Day |
| 10th October | Banking Day |
| 12th October | Postal Life Insurance Day |
| 13th October | Philately Day |
| 14th October | Business Development Day |
| 15th October | Mails Day |
The Department of Posts is playing a major role in the implementation of government schemes by taking advantage of its vast network.
During the widespread disease in the country, these services were the only option to deliver medicines, COVID-19 testing kits and medical parcels to every vulnerable area.
Sriram Bhikaji Velankar, Additional Secretary in the Union Ministry of Communications, introduced the 6-digit PIN system on 15 August 1972.
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