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Department of Posts Releases Special Commemorative Postage Stamps on Breast Cancer Awareness
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts Releases Special Commemorative Postage Stamps on Breast Cancer Awareness
Initiative reinforces commitment to early detection, timely treatment and improved health outcomes for women
Posted On: 30 OCT 2026 6:41PM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, today released a special souvenir sheet featuring two commemorative postage stamps dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness at Dak Bhawan, New Delhi. The release was done by Ms. Manisha Sinha, Director General Postal Services, in the presence of Ms. Punya Salila Srivastava, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, along with other senior dignitaries and officials from both Ministries. The initiative highlights the role of philately in promoting public awareness and supporting important national health priorities.
Ms. Manisha Sinha, Director General Postal Services, and Ms. Punya Salila Srivastava, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, along with other senior officials, jointly release the commemorative postage stamps on Breast Cancer Awareness at Dak Bhawan
Addressing the gathering, Ms. Manisha Sinha emphasised that commemorative postage stamps serve as an important medium to showcase the country's priorities and spread awareness beyond geographical boundaries. She highlighted the importance of regular screening and early detection in combating breast cancer and encouraged families to support women in seeking timely medical advice. She also underscored the potential of postcards as a meaningful medium of connection, encouragement and emotional support for women undergoing treatment.International Mail Policy
Ms. Punya Salila Srivastava appreciated the Department of Posts for taking forward the message of women's health through philately. Highlighting the Government's focus on preventive healthcare, she emphasised that regular screening for breast, oral and cervical cancers is an integral part of the national healthcare programme. She also highlighted the importance of strengthening awareness and encouraging women to undergo regular screening for early detection.
Special Commemorative Postage Stamps on Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in India, with approximately two lakh new cases diagnosed annually. The Government of India has strengthened population-based screening and early detection initiatives under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases. Screening services are provided through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and community health centres, with referral facilities and treatment available through district and tertiary care hospitals.
Separately, the Department of Posts, in collaboration with Fortis Hospital, organised awareness sessions on Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer, along with interactive sessions on Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) at Dak Bhawan, promoting preventive healthcare awareness and knowledge of essential life-saving techniques.Access Services
The special souvenir sheet is available for sale at Philately Bureaus across India and through the e-Post Office portal.
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Thursday, October 29, 2026
India Post and UTI Mutual Fund Strengthen Partnership to Expand Pan-India KYC Verification Services
Ministry of Communications
India Post and UTI Mutual Fund Strengthen Partnership to Expand Pan-India KYC Verification Services
Partnership aims to strengthen financial inclusion, improve investor convenience and facilitate seamless access to mutual fund investments
Posted On: 29 OCT 2026 7:16PM by PIB Delhi
India Post and UTI Mutual Fund have further strengthened their longstanding partnership to expand investor outreach and improve access to mutual fund services across the country. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) extending the existing agreement was signed today by Shri Adnan Ahmed, Chief General Manager, Parcel & CCS Directorate, Department of Posts, and Shri Vetri Subramaniam, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, UTI Asset Management Company Limited, at the corporate office of UTI AMC in Mumbai.
The partnership reflects the shared commitment of India Post and UTI Mutual Fund in expanding access to financial services across the country. Under the Pan-India KYC Verification Project, India Post will leverage its extensive postal network and last-mile connectivity to facilitate Know Your Customer (KYC) verification at investors’ doorsteps, including in remote and underserved areas. The initiative aims to make the verification process more convenient while supporting compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
in Mumbai on 29 October 2026.
Building on the earlier KYC remediation
initiative, which helped investors complete pending KYC requirements, improve
compliance and address documentation gaps, the expanded collaboration is
expected to strengthen investor servicing, encourage wider participation in
mutual funds and support uninterrupted access to mutual fund investments. The
initiative
l funds and support uninterrupted access to mutual fund investments. The initiative reinforces India Post’s role in extending accessible and customer-centric financial services through its extensive nationwide network.
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