- The World Post Day is celebrated annually on 9th October marking the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in Bern, Capital of Switzerland.
- It was declared World Post Day by the Universal Postal Union Congress held in Tokyo in 1969.
- Since then, countries across the world participate annually in the celebrations. The Posts in many countries use the event to introduce or promote new postal products and services.
- The world’s postal sector to continue its laudable efforts to advance progress for all and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Minister for Communications Manoj Sinha will address an event in New Delhi organized on the occasion of World Post Day.
Published On : 09 Oct 2018
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