Tuesday 21st Apr, 2026
Srinagar, Jul 29: A three day Conference of Heads of Circles, Department of Posts (DoP) on Monday commenced at Srinagar which was inaugurated by Secretary Posts, Government of India (GoI) A N Nanda here.
Director General (Posts), Members of Postal Service Board, Chief Postmasters General from across the country longwith others senior Officers of DoP are participating in the Conference which is a platform for policy formulation of Department of Posts besides reviewing the last year’s targets/ achievement and fixing targets for the current financial year, a Press Information Bureau (PIB) official said this evening.
While inaugurating the Conference by lighting the traditional lamp Mr Nanda in his keynote address said the DoP has emerged as a key player where it is not only doing its own business but also fulfilling in needs of others. Describing the network of DoP as unparalleled and a Post Office as face of Central Government in remote areas, he said besides ensuring the target of last mile delivery, DoT has revamped its network at Branch Post Office level by way of technology induction for smooth implementation of various citizen centric schemes whether it is Aadhaar Enrolment, Passport and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Secretary Posts also envisioned the plan for the Department for future with special focus on soft skills training, technology utilization aimed at customer satisfaction and tapping the business opportunities. A Special Cover on “Kashmir Mallow” was also released on the occasion by Mr Nanda.
Earlier, Director General, Department of Posts, Meera Handa also spoke on the occasion and briefed about the various steps taken by the DoPs in the recent past. She described the launch of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) as unprecedented which has resulted into the opening of over 85 lacs accounts so far.
Chief Postmaster General, J&K Circle P D Tshering while welcoming the delegates said as the Conference is being held at Srinagar it is an opportunity for the J&K Circle to learn, make network with various stakeholders responsible for the postal operations throughout the country.