India Re-Elected to Council of Administration & Postal Operations Council at 28th UPU Congress

India has been re-elected to both the Council of Administration (CA) and the Postal Operations Council (POC) of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) during the 28th UPU Congress held in Dubai. The Ministry of Communications described this as recognition of India Post’s leadership, reforms, and digital innovations, reinforcing India’s global influence in the postal sector.

Significance of the Re-Election

• Global Confidence: Reflects the trust of the international community in India’s postal reforms.
• Leadership Role: Enhances India’s role in shaping global postal governance and technical operations.
• Digital Push: Acknowledges India Post’s innovations in digital financial inclusion and postal modernisation.

Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia said the re-election reflects India’s growing global leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, supported by the diplomatic efforts of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar.

India’s Contribution to UPU

• Member since 1876 – India has been an active part of the UPU for nearly 150 years.
• Played a consistent role in strengthening international postal cooperation.
• India Post has introduced digital payment services, financial inclusion schemes, and e-commerce integration, boosting its international reputation.

Universal Postal Union (UPU): Overview

• Founded: 1874 (in Bern, Switzerland)
• Specialised UN Agency since: 1948
• Headquarters: Bern, Switzerland
• Membership: 192 countries
• Mandate: Primary forum for cooperation between postal sector stakeholders, ensuring a universal network of efficient postal services.

UPU’s Councils

Council of Administration (CA)

• Deals with policy, regulatory, and governance matters.
• Oversees UPU’s legal and administrative decisions.

Postal Operations Council (POC)

• Technical and operational body of UPU.
• Works on postal modernisation, digital services, and global operational standards.
• India’s re-election to both bodies ensures its continued influence in policy-making and technical innovation.

Quick Facts

• Event: 28th Universal Postal Congress, Dubai
• India’s Achievement: Re-elected to Council of Administration (CA) and Postal Operations Council (POC)
• Union Minister: Jyotiraditya Scindia (Communications)
• UPU Founded: 1874 (Bern, Switzerland)
• Became UN Specialised Agency: 1948
• Current Membership: 192 countries
• India joined UPU: 1876
• UPU HQ: Bern, Switzerland
• UPU Congress: Held every 4 years; supreme decision-making body