Ministry of Communications
Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Addresses and Inspires Gramin Dak Sevaks at Gramin Dak Sevak Sammelan, Kolhapur, Maharashtra
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13 DEC 2025 8:06PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, addressed a massive gathering of around 6,000 Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) from across Goa and Pune Region at the Gramin Dak Sevak Sammelan held at the Kolhapur on 13th December 2025.
Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia Addressing at GDS Sammelan, Kolhapur
In his stirring address in fluent Marathi, the Union Minister lauded the unwavering service spirit of postal employees, describing postmen as “bridges of trust who deliver not just letters, but banking, insurance, and government services to every home in India.” He underlined their vital role in connecting rural India and advancing the nation’s development.
Recalling several welfare reforms implemented for postal employees, Shri Scindia mentioned initiatives such as admission of GDS children to Kendriya Vidyalayas, enhancement of allowances, introduction of new uniform and jacket design, and Project Arrow, emphasizing that these reforms stemmed from the government’s commitment to listening to and empowering its field workforce.
Highlighting India Post’s unparalleled presence with over 1.65 lakh post offices serving nearly 6.5 lakh villages, the Minister called for transforming the Department into a modern logistics and service powerhouse, driven by innovation, reliability, and a strong value-based approach. Recalling Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of “Dakiya ab bank laya”, he emphasised how India Post has evolved beyond mail delivery to become a trusted enabler of financial inclusion and citizen services, while steadfastly preserving its core ethos of “Seva Bhav” — service to the people.
A major highlight of the Sammelan was the felicitation of 10 top performing Gramin Dak Sevaks from Maharashtra for their exceptional performance. The Union Minister personally interacted with each awardee and helped them wear the new India Post jacket, cap, and postman bag with his own hands, symbolizing dignity, identity, and pride in postal service. The gesture drew loud applause and heartfelt appreciation from the strong audience.
Felicitation of Dak Nayak’s at GDS Sammelan, Kolhapur
The dias was shared by Shri. Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, MP of Kolhapur, Shri Dhananjay Mahadik, MP of Kolhapur, Shri. Jitendra Gupta, Director General, Postal Services, Shri Suvendu Kumar Swain, Member Personnel, Postal Service Board and Shri. Amitabh Singh, Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle.
The AI-powered “Bhashini” platform, developed under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) was used during the event. The initiative showcased the government’s vision of using artificial intelligence to bridge linguistic and cultural divides, moving closer to a truly inclusive and multilingual Digital India.
In his concluding remarks, Shri Scindia urged all postal employees to continue serving with pride, dedication, and innovation, carrying forward the spirit of transformation and national service. He concluded his address with gratitude, saying — “Thank you, Jai Hind.”
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