World Post Day

World Post Day, a global event to appreciate the contribution of postal services in our lives, plays a vital role in enhancing communication and fostering economic growth. This day underscores the importance of postal sector, given its vast penetration in remote areas, low-cost services, and reliable and secure mode of communication. World Post Day aims to raise awareness about the Postal sector's relevance in today's digitally connected world while also encouraging and enabling innovation that meets the continually evolving needs of our communities.

Established on 9th October 1969 during the Universal Postal Congress in Tokyo, World Post Day commemorates the founding of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874. In India, the postal service has been a conduit for economic and societal growth, with over 154,965 post offices nationwide. The India Post has been at the forefront of facilitating financial inclusion and bridging the digital gap, especially for rural and marginalized communities, through services like Post Office Savings Bank, postal life insurance, and Aadhaar enrolment.

World Post Day celebrations in India showcase the commendable work done by India Post, including the release of new postage stamps, organizing philately workshops, and promoting traditional postal services. It also recognizes the pivotal role the department plays in enhancing e-commerce, telecommunication, and other domains. The annual observance happens on the same date worldwide, including India, on 9th October, promoting the indispensability of the postal sector and reiterating its significance in our constant efforts to stay connected and strengthen our economies.