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The Hindu
20-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Push for integration of India Post's DIGIPIN into key govt. departments
Hyderabad Chief Postmaster General of Telangana Postal Circle P.V.S. Reddy met Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao on Friday, and proposed the integration of India Post's DIGIPIN platform into key government departments to improve services, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Mr. Reddy spoke about 'Know Your PIN Code' and 'Know Your DIGIPIN' initiatives and urged the government to embed DIGIPIN into the operational frameworks of departments such as Disaster Response, Health, Police, Civil Supplies, and Revenue. He emphasised its robustness and cited scenarios such as highway accidents, where the 4m x 4m geo-coding enabled by DIGIPIN allows emergency responders to pinpoint exact location, when callers are unable to describe them, ensuring timely assistance. In flood relief operations, the platform helps authorities accurately tag and reach affected households, enabling targeted delivery of essentials without ambiguity. He touched upon the ongoing co-location of post offices in Gram Panchayats. Thus far, 1,014 have been co-located, and he requested further instructions to District Collectors to facilitate relocation of the remaining 4,429. He also called for expedited land mutation of Postal Department properties. The Chief Secretary responded positively.
The Hindu
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Telangana Postal Circle pioneers last-mile parcel service
HYDERABAD The Telangana Postal Circle has become the first in India to launch 'India Post Parcel – Final Mile', a specialised last-mile parcel delivery solution designed for contractual 'Book Now Pay Later (BNPL)' customers. This innovative service enables cost-effective delivery of small parcels up to 2 kg with same-day or next-day delivery at an affordable tariff of just ₹15 + GST per parcel. To make this service a successful endeavour, the Telangana Postal Circle collaborated with the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) to deliver 'Mutyala Talambralu' parcels from the Sri Seetaramachandra Swamy Temple in Bhadrachalam on the occasion of Rama Navami. This initiative saw the booking of 2,580 parcels across 233 post offices in Telangana, with seamless delivery ensured within timelines. The Telangana Postal Circle invites businesses, startups, e-commerce platforms, and bulk senders to leverage this unique scheme by entering into a contractual agreement. By handing over parcels to the Post Office or Nodal Delivery Centre, customers can enjoy fast, reliable, and low-cost delivery of parcels weighing up to 2 kg. For more information, customers can contact their nearest Head Post Office or Business Development Cell at 040-23463616, said Assistant Director of Postal Services at the office of Chief Postmaster General, Sharat Kumar.
