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Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia Addresses 9,000 Gramin Dak Sevaks-Department of Posts Organises Mega GDS Sammelan at Guntur
Department of Posts Organises Mega GDS Sammelan at Guntur
Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia Addresses 9,000 Gramin Dak Sevaks
Posted On: 23 FEB 2026 1:26PM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Posts, Andhra Pradesh Circle, organised a grand Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Sammelan at Guntur on February 22, 2026. The event witnessed an overwhelming participation of over 9,000 Gramin Dak Sevaks from across the Circle, reflecting their collective commitment and dedication to strengthening rural postal services.
The Sammelan was graced by the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Union Minister for Communications and DoNER, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of State for Communications & Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Member (Personnel), Postal Services Board, Shri Suvendu Kumar Swain, MLA Shri Mohammed Naseer Ahmed, and Mayor of Guntur Shri Kovelamudi Ravindra, among other dignitaries.
(Chief Minister Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and
Minister of State Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar lighting the ceremonial lamp at the GDS Sammelan)
On the occasion, ten best-performing Gramin Dak Sevaks were felicitated for excellence in delivering Post Office Savings Schemes, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Postal Life Insurance, Rural Postal Life Insurance and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) services.India Post Careers
(Chief Minister Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and
Minister of State Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar felicitating a Gramin Dak Sevak at the GDS Sammelan)
Union Minister for Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia extended warm greetings to the postal family and described Gramin Dak Sevaks as the vital force connecting every corner of the nation. He informed that India Post currently manages nearly 38 crore Post Office Savings Bank accounts with deposits of about ₹22 lakh crore. Additionally, around 3.8 crore Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana accounts hold deposits of approximately ₹2.27 lakh crore, reflecting the scale of financial inclusion achieved through the postal network.
He stated that India Post’s mail and logistics network is being rapidly modernised with conveyor systems, scientific sorting, RFID, barcodes and QR-code-enabled tracking to enhance efficiency. In hilly regions such as Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, drone-based delivery systems are also being introduced to strengthen last-mile connectivity. He emphasised the need to work collectively towards realising Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, in line with the call to “Reform, Perform and Transform.”
The Minister of State for Communications & Rural Development Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar stated that nationally the Department operates through about 1.65 lakh Post Offices with over 4.5
lakh employees. He informed that the Department’s annual expenditure stands at approximately ₹35,000 crore against revenue of about ₹13,000 crore. In Andhra Pradesh, expenditure was around ₹1,800 crore against revenue of ₹600 crore last year, which has increased to nearly ₹850 crore this year. He further noted that continuous monitoring has significantly reduced ‘nil transaction’ post offices from about one lakh earlier to around 1,500, reflecting improved operational efficiency.NRI Investment Guide
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh highlighted the irreplaceable role of GDS employees in grassroots governance and welfare delivery. He emphasised that despite rapid technological advancements, the human touch and dedication of GDS personnel remain unmatched, and underscored the importance of green initiatives, including support for electric mobility for GDS staff.
The Sammelan served as a platform to recognise the dedication and contribution of Gramin Dak Sevaks in delivering financial inclusion and citizen-centric services to the last mile. The Andhra Pradesh Postal Circle expressed gratitude to all dignitaries and participants for making the event a historic success.
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Friday, February 20, 2026
Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of Communications and DoNER, Interacts with Postal & Sorting Assistants; Hails Them as the “Backbone” Powering India Post’s Transformation
Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia,
Minister of Communications and DoNER, Interacts with Postal &
Sorting Assistants; Hails Them as the “Backbone” Powering India Post’s
Transformation
Posted On:
20 FEB 2026 7:53PM by PIB Delhi
The Union Minister of Communications and DoNER, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, held an interactive session with 30 postal assistants and sorting assistants representing various postal circles at Sanchar Bhawan today. The meeting was attended by senior officers of the Department of Posts, including the Secretary (Posts) and Director General (Posts).
(Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Secretary (Posts) interacting with Postal and Sorting Assistants at Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi)
During the interaction, the minister described postal assistants and sorting assistants as the “backbone” of India Post, acknowledging their crucial contribution in ensuring last-mile connectivity and delivering citizen-centric services across the country. He noted that several constructive suggestions shared during previous interactions have already been implemented, while others are under active consideration by the department.
The discussions focused on key operational and technological aspects, including modernization of Post Office Savings Bank (POSB), technology upgrades under IT 2.0, simplification of digital banking services and PLI/RPLI processes, infrastructure enhancement in rural post offices, strengthening of parcel and tracking systems, customer-centric reforms, and expansion of N-Gen Post Offices.
(A Painting was presented to the Minister by Postal Assistant Shri. J. Ram Mohan Reddy, of Andhra Pradesh Circle.)
(Interaction of Postal & Sorting Assistants with Minister)
During the interaction, the minister also referred to his earlier meeting with postal and sorting assistants in July 2025, noting that several constructive suggestions raised at that time have since been acted upon. He highlighted that reforms such as the rationalization of RMS and integrated parcel hubs, along with measures to optimize scanning processes through handheld devices, were taken forward based on staff feedback, and further mentioned deliberations on strengthening marketing efforts through the focused deployment of marketing executives as well as exploring market-linked insurance products through IPPB partnerships, underscoring that ground-level inputs are actively shaping the department's reform agenda.
Emphasizing the importance of continuous improvement, the minister underlined the need for ongoing technological and ethical upgrades to keep pace with evolving times and advancements. He encouraged employees to remain accountable and committed in every task, stressing that all work should be carried out with dedication, sincerity, and enthusiasm.
The interactive session provided a valuable platform for frontline staff to share feedback and insights from the field. The meeting concluded on an inspiring note, reinforcing confidence among employees and reaffirming the collective spirit of India Post: "We are the best, and we will continue to become even better.
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