CM Naidu moots e-cycles for Gramin Dak Sevaks

Guntur: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has said Gramin Dak Sevaks are serving as one of the most vital logistics systems in the country and emphasised that even with the growth of technology and the advent of artificial intelligence, no one can replace the role of Dak Sevaks.

Participating in the Gramin Dak Sevak Conference here along with Union Ministers Jyotiraditya Scindia and Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, the Chief Minister said that the logistics services of Gramin Dak Sevaks from Kashmir to Kanyakumari are commendable.

He noted that no postal organisation in any other country has a network as vast as the Indian postal system. He said that out of more than 1.64 lakh post offices in the country, nearly 90 percent are located in rural areas and around 2.7 lakh Gramin Dak Sevaks work across them. In Andhra Pradesh alone, more than 9,100 post offices operate with over 17,000 Gramin Dak Sevaks and it is estimated that about 33 percent of financial assistance through DBT is delivered via Dak Sevaks.

The Chief Minister described Dak Sevaks as the backbone for achieving Viksit Bharat and Swarna Andhra and opined that Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia is working to enhance the dignity of Dak Sevaks.

Naidu reiterated that despite technological advancement, Dak Sevaks perform their duties with a human touch. He appreciated the introduction of a dress code for Dak Sevaks and requested the Union Minister to provide them with electric bicycles, stating that it would reduce pollution and help them perform their duties more efficiently.

The Chief Minister stated that the state is witnessing rapid development under a double-engine government, with welfare being delivered in the last 20 months and development progressing swiftly.

He said good governance has been initiated and government services are being delivered to citizens’ doorsteps through WhatsApp Governance.