World Post Day: 5 things about the postal system you probably didn’t know
- World Post Day is observed every year on October 9 to highlight the role of postal services in connecting people and businesses.
- The day marks the establishment of the Universal Postal Union UPU in Bern, Switzerland, on October 9, 1874.
- The UPU Congress in Tokyo declared October 9 as World Post Day in 1969 to raise awareness about global postal services.
- India Post’s services extend beyond letters to parcels, savings, insurance and financial services, supporting communities across India.
Source: indiatoday.in
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