Chandigarh: The Punjab postal circle is celebrating World Post Day on October 9 with a series of activities highlighting the expanding role of India Post in providing accessible, inclusive and technology-enabled services.This year’s theme, ‘One Postal Network, Infinite Possibilities’, underscores the reach of the postal network in connecting people, businesses and communities through a wide range of services.The celebrations will showcase the transformation of postal services through digital initiatives and customer-centric facilities. The Dak Sewa App and Dak Mitra App are among the initiatives aimed at making postal services more convenient and accessible.The department of posts is also modernising its service infrastructure through N-Gen Post Offices and Jan Sewa Connect Post Offices, designed to provide improved and more customer-friendly service facilities.As part of the week-long celebrations, October 12 will be observed as Fun with Philately Day to promote interest in postage stamps and India’s postal heritage. October 13 will focus on Financial Inclusion and CCS Day, highlighting the role of India Post in extending financial services.October 14 will be observed as Mails and Parcels Day, focusing on the postal network’s role in connecting individuals, institutions and businesses. October 15 will be marked as Technology and Innovation Day, showcasing technological advancements aimed at improving service delivery.World Post Day commemorates the establishment of the Universal Postal Union and highlights the continuing importance of postal services in connecting communities worldwide.The Punjab postal circle said the celebrations reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the postal network and making services more accessible, technology-driven and customer-friendly.
