Many changes have taken place in Postal services all over the world. In this era of physical mail to digital mail, there are many new dimensions associated with diversity in Postal services. Postal Workers have emerged as an important bridge between the Governments and the common people in providing various services. In such a situation, the practice of expressing gratitude to Postal workers on the day of 'National Postal Workers Day' has emerged all over the world on 1st July. Shri Krishna Kumar Yadav, Postmaster General, North Gujarat Region along with Saurashtra and Kutch Region told that the concept of 'National Postal Worker Day' came from USA, where this special day was started in the year 1997 in the city of Seattle, Washington State, in honor of the Postal Workers. Gradually, it started being celebrated in other countries including India. This day is celebrated in honor of the service rendered by Postal Workers across the world.

Postmaster General Shri Krishna Kumar Yadav said that there have been many changes in the role of Postal Workers. Along with 'Dakia Dak Laya', 'Dakia Bank Laya' is now equally important. Along with letters and parcels, the Postmen deliver important things related to people's lives in the modern era at door step. Important documents like Aadhaar, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving License, Bank Cheque Book, ATM etc. are being delivered by postmen along with Prasad from various temples, medicines and Rakhi on Raksha Bandhan festival. In Gujarat Postal Circle, more than 4,500 Postman and More than 8,000  Gramin Dak Sevak knock on the doors of citizen every day, through whom on an average more than 53 lakhs Speed Post, Registered letters and Parcels and more than 1.5 Crore ordinary letters are being delivered every month. For promotion of e-commerce, Cash on Delivery, for regular clearing of mail from letter boxes  Nanyatha mobile app, Android based smart delivery and financial services by postmen are innovative initiatives of the Department of Posts, said Mr. Yadav.

Indian Postal Service Officer Shri Krishna Kumar Yadav further said that the Postman is the most visible face of the Department of Posts. The identity of the Postman has been to deliver letters and money orders, but now a days Postman has a smart phone in his hand and a digital device in his mail bag. With Smart phones, today, Postman staff are doing e-KYC of Ration Card Holders. To promote economic and social inclusion in rural areas, Postmen are functioning as mobile ATMs and providing facilities of DBT, Jan Suraksha schemes, Aadhaar, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, e-Shram Card, vehicle insurance, Digital Life Certificate. They are enrolling children up to 5 years for Aadhaar and updating mobile number at door step, which is very useful in rural areas. Accordingly,  Aadhaar enrolment / updation of more than 16,000 People is being done through CELC every month. Apart from this, Postmen are providing cash withdrawal facility at door step through Aadhaar Enabled Payment System. Even today, Postal Workers are providing Postal Services to remote areas regardless of winter, summer and rain, said Postmaster General Yadav.

(Release ID: 2141372)