Ministry
of Communications
India
Post Payments Bank (IPPB) today celebrated its 8th Foundation Day, known as
IPPB Day, marking another milestone of transforming the banking landscape by
delivering inclusive, accessible, and affordable services at the last mile.
Since
inception, IPPB has emerged as one of the largest financial inclusion
initiatives globally, leveraging the unmatched reach of more than 1.64 lakh
Post Offices and more than 1.90 lakh Postmen and Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS). The
Bank has successfully on-boarded over 12 crore customers, processed billions of
digital transactions, and enabled doorstep banking services in rural,
semi-urban, and remote regions.
Recent
innovations have further strengthened IPPB’s portfolio. The Bank has expanded
into end-to-end DBT disbursements, pension payments, credit facilitation
through referral tie-ups and insurance & investment products in
collaboration with partner institutions. New offerings like DigiSmart (Digital
Savings Accounts), Premium Aarogya Savings Account (Bank Account with Healthcare
Benefits), Aadhaar-based Face Authentication has added newer dimensions of
customer convenience and on-demand availability of digital banking services.
The RuPay Virtual Debit Card, AePS (Aadhaar-enabled Payment Services),
cross-border remittances, and Bharat BillPay integration had already made IPPB
a truly comprehensive financial services provider at the grassroots.
Ms.
Vandita Kaul, Chairman, IPPB, said “IPPB has demonstrated that financial
inclusion is not just a vision but a deliverable reality. With our unique model
of postal banking, we have empowered millions of Indians, particularly in rural
and underserved regions, by taking banking to their doorsteps. Our journey sets
a global benchmark for last-mile financial service delivery. This 8th Foundation
Day is even more special as IPPB has crossed the 12 Crore Customer milestone.”
Shri
R. Viswesvaran, MD & CEO, IPPB, added, “On our 8th Foundation Day, we
reflect with pride on IPPB’s role in reshaping access to financial services for
over 12 crore customers. Our Postmen and GDS have become bankers for the common
citizen, enabling transactions worth lakhs of crores right at people’s
doorsteps. With the addition of digital payments and various customer-centric
services, we are building a robust and inclusive financial ecosystem. The
future of banking is at the last mile, and IPPB is leading that change.”
Over
the past years, IPPB has not only enhanced the everyday lives of citizens but
also strengthened the visibility and impact of the Department of Posts, both in
India and globally. By integrating trust, technology, and reach, IPPB continues
to redefine how a bank can serve as a true enabler of social and economic
transformation.
On
this milestone day, IPPB reaffirmed its commitment to continue shaping India’s
financial inclusion journey and building a future where “every Indian has
access to banking – anytime, anywhere, at their doorstep.
About
India Post Payments Bank
India
Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has been established under the Department of Posts,
Ministry of Communication with 100% equity owned by Government of India. IPPB
was launched on September 1, 2018. The bank has been set up with the vision to
build the most accessible, affordable and trusted bank for the common man in
India. The fundamental mandate of India Post Payments Bank is to remove
barriers for the unbanked & underbanked and reach the last mile leveraging
the Postal network comprising ~1,65,000 Post Offices (~140,000 in rural areas)
and ~3,00,000 Postal employees.
IPPB’s
reach and its operating model is built on the key pillars of India Stack -
enabling Paperless, Cashless and Presence-less banking in a simple and secure
manner at the customers' doorstep, through a CBS-integrated smartphone and
biometric device. Leveraging frugal innovation and with a high focus on ease of
banking for the masses, IPPB delivers simple and affordable banking solutions
through intuitive interfaces available in 13 languages to 11 Crore customers
across 5.57 lakh villages & towns in India.
IPPB
is committed to provide a fillip to a less cash economy and contribute to the
vision of Digital India. India will prosper when every citizen will have equal
opportunity to become financially secure and empowered. Our motto stands true -
Every customer is important, every transaction is significant and every deposit
is valuable.
Ministry
of Communications
BSNL
is extending its “Freedom Plan” by 15 Days
Posted
On: 01 SEP 2025 1:42PM by PIB Delhi
BSNL,
is extending its “Freedom Plan” by 15 days, in view of the overwhelming
customer response. Launched on August 1 at a token ₹1, the offer provides
complimentary 4G mobile services for 30 days to new activations. Originally
available for activations up to 31 August 2025, the offer window is now
extended through 15 September 2025.
Plan
benefits (Freedom Plan):
Unlimited
voice calls (as per plan T&C)
2
GB/day high-speed data
100
SMS/day
Free
SIM (KYC as per DoT guidelines)
Announcing
the extension, Shri A. Robert J. Ravi, CMD, BSNL, said:
“BSNL
has recently deployed a Make-in-India, state-of-the-art 4G mobile network
across the country, advancing the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. The Freedom
Plan—absolutely free of service charges for the first 30 days—gives customers a
proud opportunity to experience our indigenously developed 4G network. We’re
confident that the service quality, coverage, and the trust associated with the
BSNL brand will encourage customers to stay with us well beyond the introductory
period.”
How
to get the Freedom Plan
Visit
the nearest BSNL Customer Service Centre (CSC) (carry valid KYC documents).
Request
the Freedom Plan (₹1 activation); complete KYC and collect your free SIM.
Insert
the SIM and complete activation as guided; your 30-day complimentary benefits
start from the date of activation.
For
assistance, call 1800-180-1503 or visit bsnl.co.in.
(Release
ID: 2162612)
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