Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia has described 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. Mr Scindia said this while addressing 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 Kolhapur yesterday.
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 Narendra Modi’s vision of “Dakiya ab bank laya”, Mr Scindia 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.
