Digital technology used by postal dept helped during pandemic: Prasad

Union Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad today said that the good work done by the Department of Posts during the pandemic helped many Indians.

New Delhi: Communications and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday lauded the stellar role played by the postal department during the pandemic, especially in the harnessing of digital technology for delivering money at the doorsteps of beneficiaries.

Prasad congratulated the good work done by the Department of Posts during the pandemic especially the harnessing of digital technology for delivering money at the doorsteps of beneficiaries.

Prasad made the comment as he released 'My Stamp on Chhath Puja'.

My Stamp is an innovative concept initiated by the Department of Posts (DoP), where an individual or corporate organisation can book order and get a personalised photograph or an image of a postage stamp, an official statement said.

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"My Stamp is one of the unique products being offered by India Post, which has gained its popularity in customised gifting category," it added.

A special cover on the theme 'Chhath - A symbol of Simplicity and Cleanliness' was also released during the virtual event, which was presided over by the minister.

Prasad called upon the postal department to explore the possibility of depicting the history of various popular festivals through stamps.

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