NATIONAL POST DAY

Celebrated every year on 10 October in India

Aim : to honour the Indian Postal Department’s service for more than 150 years and its contribution to communication and nation-building.

• Established By: British administration under Lord Dalhousie in 1854.
• Purpose: To recognise the role of the Indian Postal Department in connecting the nation and facilitating trade, communication, and social service.
• Administered By: Ministry of Communications, Government of India.
• Structure of Postal System:
  • 9 Postal Zones and 23 Postal Circles across India.
  • 1 Army Post Office (APO) for defence communication.
• Postal PIN Code System:
  • Introduced in 1972 by Shriram Bhikaji Velankar.
  • Uses a 6-digit Postal Index Number (PIN) for identifying regions and delivery routes.
• Significance:
  • India has one of the largest postal networks in the world.
  • Promotes inclusion by connecting even the remotest villages through mail and financial services.