Assam Postal Circle Expands Drone Delivery Services for Local Industries
Innovative Drone Delivery Initiative Launched
File image of Assam Postal Circle (Photo: Ram Lakhan Meena/Gmaps)
Guwahati, Oct 10: India Post has successfully integrated 27 branch post offices into its drone delivery program in Assam, enhancing logistics for local businesses, as announced by the Assam Postal Circle.
Expansion Plans and Local Industry Support
Launched on August 11 in Hajo, this initiative aims to connect a total of 40 post offices across Hajo, Nagarbera, Mahur, and Dhemaji, according to Chief Postmaster General Sachin Kishore during a press briefing held on World Post Day.
In addition, the Department of Posts has initiated logistics support for local industries after engaging with 22 representatives from sectors such as fast-moving consumer goods, consumer durables, pharmaceuticals, and tea in September. The department highlighted Assam's strategic position as a gateway to the Northeast, which presents opportunities for service expansion.
Celebrating World Post Day and National Postal Week
World Post Day, celebrated on October 9, commemorates the founding of the Universal Postal Union in Bern, Switzerland, in 1874. In India, National Postal Week is observed from October 9 to 15, featuring various activities that showcase postal services.
The Assam Circle operates 15 Post Office Passport Seva Kendras and 214 Aadhaar centres, serving approximately 300 citizens daily for passport services and 3,000 for Aadhaar services. India Post Payments Bank has over 47 lakh accounts in Assam, with total deposits surpassing Rs 600 crore. Additionally, the Assam Circle manages 1.15 lakh active Postal Life Insurance policies and 2.55 lakh active Rural Postal Life Insurance policies.
Philately Initiatives and Competitions
As part of its philately efforts, the department awards annual scholarships of Rs 6,000 each to 40 students under the Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana.
This year, the winners of the UPU letter-writing competition from Assam were also announced. Harshita Gayan from Nagaon took first place, earning a cash prize of Rs 25,000, while Darshita Deka, also from Nagaon, received Rs 10,000 for second place. Aradhya Jonak Saikia from Sivasagar secured third place with a prize of Rs 5,000.
The department is organizing the “Dhai Akhar” letter-writing competition themed “Letter to Mother Earth: My Promise to Protect Nature,” with the deadline for submissions set for October 31.
Upcoming Activities for National Postal Week
National Postal Week will include various activities focusing on philately on October 12, financial inclusion and customer-centric services on October 13, mails and parcels on October 14, and technology and innovation on October 15.