Modernized Post Office Inaugurated in Badarwas by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated a modern post office in Badarwas, highlighting its role in serving the community. He discussed the evolving responsibilities of postmen, who now deliver banking services alongside traditional mail. Scindia also announced two significant agreements aimed at empowering farmers and rural women economically. The initiatives include real-time fertilizer monitoring and training for women to open bank accounts, enhancing their income potential. With these advancements, the postal department aims to reach every corner of India and establish a global leadership position in postal services.
| Jan 9, 2026, 15:50 IST
Inauguration of the New Post Office
Union Minister for Communications and Development of the Northeast Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, inaugurated a newly constructed sub-post office in Badarwas today, with an investment of ₹0.81 lakh. He highlighted that this historic post office, located in the alley of an ancient temple in Badarwas, is now dedicated to serving the public in a modernized form. As part of the postal modernization initiative launched in 2009, renovations of 50 post offices in the region have been completed.
The Role of the Modern Postman
Today's Postman Delivers More Than Just Letters: Scindia
The Union Minister remarked that the postman does not merely deliver mail; he conveys emotions from home to home and across borders. He referenced a famous line from a film by Sunny Deol, stating that while the postman once brought letters, today he also brings banking services. The Post Office Savings Bank, insurance schemes, and the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana have become vital for the financial security of rural families. He described the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana as a seed that parents nurture to grow into a future banyan tree.
Empowering Farmers and Women Through New Agreements
MOUs to Strengthen Farmers and Women
During the event, Scindia shared details about two significant MOUs signed with Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The first MOU focuses on real-time monitoring of fertilizers, ensuring transparent and timely supply for farmers. The second MOU aims at empowering rural women economically, assigning them the responsibility of opening accounts village by village through India Post Payments Bank, enabling them to earn between ₹15,000 and ₹30,000 monthly.
Future of India's Postal Services
The Union Minister expressed confidence that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India's postal department is reaching every village, home, and individual, and is poised to achieve a leading position globally through its services in the near future.