Kerala Postal Circle has launched the ‘Assured Next Day Delivery’ service, connecting the six municipal corporations in the state. The service was launched at a function held in Thiruvananthapuram as part of World Post Day and National Postal Week celebrations. Shri Amitabh Singh, IPoS, Chief Postmaster General (CPMG), Kerala Circle, inaugurated the service by posting letters addressed to the mayors of the six municipal corporations.

Delivering the keynote address, the CPMG said that India Post had evolved beyond merely delivering letters to become a major financial and banking institution as well as an e-commerce logistics network. He added that Keralam was the state handling the highest volume of parcels through India Post.

Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Mayor Adv. V. V. Rajesh presided over the function. He said that India Post was the only network with a connected reach extending from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. The Mayor also emphasised the need for technology-driven modernisation in the Department of Posts.

Under the scheme, Speed Post parcels and documents booked at post offices in the six municipal corporations of Keralam- Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kochi, Thrissur, Kozhikode and Kannur, will be delivered on the next working day. The service will be provided at no additional charge. It has been made possible through an extensive road transportation network established by the Department on the Thiruvananthapuram–Kannur route. This will help reduce transit delays while ensuring onward delivery through integrated delivery centres and post offices along the route. Shri Baijukumar B. L., AD Mails CO, explained the details of the scheme.

A special postal cover themed “Safai Mitras – Guardians of Cleanliness” was released by Shri Amitabh Singh, IPoS, Chief Postmaster General, Kerala Circle, by handing it over to Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Mayor Adv. V. V. Rajesh. Sanitation workers of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation were felicitated at the function.

Kumari Shikha, winner of an international letter-writing competition, was honoured with a cash award of ₹10,000.

Passbooks under the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana were also distributed at the function.

Shri N. R. Giri, IPoS, Director of Postal Services (HQ), Kerala Circle, delivered the welcome address. Smt. Govada Navya Sri, IPoS, Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Thiruvananthapuram North Division, proposed the vote of thanks. Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Deputy Mayor Smt. Asha Nath G. S., Health Standing Committee Chairperson Shri M. R. Gopan, and Director of Postal Accounts Smt. Vaishnavi D. were also present.

Special Postal Cover Released in Honour of Captain Smit Machchhar.

Kerala Postal Circle has released a special postal cover in honour of Captain Smit Machchhar, who displayed exceptional courage and continued to fight despite being stabbed by his co-pilot aboard a flydubai aircraft. His father participated in the function online.

The special cover, themed “Honouring Captain Smit Machchhar – A Salute to Unparalleled Courage and Selfless Service,” was released by Shri Amitabh Singh, IPoS, Chief Postmaster General, Kerala Circle, by handing it over to Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Mayor Adv. V. V. Rajesh. The dignitaries commended Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage. This is the first such recognition for Captain Smit Machchhar in the country.

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