Postal services awareness session held at DBMS College Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur, March 20: An awareness session on postal services was organized by the Department of Posts at DBMS College of Education on Friday, providing students with insights into various schemes and facilities offered by India Post.

Officials from Bistupur Post Office, Nishant Kumar and Ujjwal Kesari, addressed the session and informed students about the wide network of 1,64,983 post offices across the country. They also shared that the postal service was opened to the public in March 1774 during the tenure of Warren Hastings, the then Governor-General of British India.

The speakers highlighted that post offices are spread across the nation, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, covering even remote rural and aquatic regions. They explained how postal services have evolved over time, becoming more modern and accessible. Facilities such as online Speed Post, ATM services, and online account opening are now available to customers.

The officials also discussed various schemes designed for girls, women, students, and senior citizens, noting that senior citizens receive higher interest rates compared to banks. They added that insurance services for women, which were not available before 1995, have since been introduced, especially in rural areas.

Earlier, the programme began with a welcome address by Principal Dr. Joohi Samarpita, while B.Ed. student Pragya Priyadarshini delivered the vote of thanks. Secretary Priya Dharmarajan, Joint Secretary Sudhakar Dilip, Vice-Principal Dr. Monika Uppal, faculty members, and students were present. The session was interactive, with students actively participating and raising queries.