National Postal Workers Day (1st July): Many changes taking place in the role of Postal workers across the world

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. Mr. Krishna Kumar Yadav, Postmaster General, Varanasi 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 Mr. 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 Varanasi Region, more than two thousand postmen knock on the doors of citizen every day, through whom on an average 6 lakh Speed Post & Registered letters and 13 lakh 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.

Postmaster General Mr. 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. 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,  more than 20,000 Aadhaar enrolment/updation is being done through CELC every month. Apart from this every month approx. 18,000 people are made available cash withdrawal by postmen at their 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.