The Department of Posts (DoP), under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India, and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi for SIM Sales and Mobile Recharge Services. Under this agreement, DoP will leverage its unparalleled postal network of over 1.65 lakh Post Offices for sale of BSNL SIM cards and mobile recharge services across the country.
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Department of Posts Sign MoU with BSNL for SIM Sales and Recharge Services
The Department of Posts (DoP) under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to facilitate SIM sales and mobile recharge services through the vast postal network across India, making telecom services accessible in every village and town.
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Under this agreement, DoP will leverage its unparalleled postal network of over 1.65 lakh Post Offices for sale of BSNL SIM cards and mobile recharge services across the country.
The vast reach of India Post, which touches almost every village and town in India, will serve as a powerful last-mile channel for BSNL to enhance its presence in both urban and rural geographies.
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Department of Posts and BSNL collaboration, post offices will act as Points of Sale (PoS) for BSNL, Mobile SIM sale and for mobile recharges. BSNL will provide SIM stock and training, while DoP will onboard new customers for BSNL and facilitate transactions in a standardized and secure manner.
Department of Posts and BSNL MoU Signed by
The Department of Posts and BSNL MoU to expand BSNL’s mobile connectivity reach across India was formally signed by Ms. Manisha Bansal Badal, General Manager (Citizen Centric Services & RB), on behalf of Department of Posts and Deepak Garg, Principal General Manager (Sales and Marketing-Consumer Mobility), BSNL.
Aims of Department of Posts and BSNL MoU
This Department of Posts and BSNL MoU aims to make BSNL's telecom services more accessible and affordable, particularly for citizens in the remotest parts of the country who often struggle with limited connectivity. By enabling Post Offices as service points, the partnership seeks to bridge the digital divide, empower rural households with mobile services, and advance the broader goals of Digital India, financial inclusion, and socio-economic development.
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The proof of concept was implemented in Assam, where it has already shown significant success, demonstrating its potential as a scalable model for nationwide rollout.
Term of India Post and BSNL Agreement
The term of India Post (Department of Posts) and BSNL agreement, effective for one year from 17th September 2025 and may be renewed subsequently. Both parties will jointly ensure robust monitoring, monthly reconciliation, and strict adherence to cybersecurity and data privacy standards. By combining BSNL’s telecom infrastructure with India Post’s nationwide presence, this initiative sets a new benchmark in public sector synergy for citizen-centric service delivery.
Static Current Affairs related to Department of Posts for upcoming exams
- Formed: 1 October 1854
- No. of employees: 4,57,997 (2024)
- Ministers responsible: Jyotiraditya Scindia, (Minister of Communications); Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, (Minister of State for Communications)
- Secretary: Ms. Vandita Kaul, IPoS
- Director General of Postal Services: Jitendra Gupta
Static Current Affairs related to BSNL for upcoming exams
- BSNL stand for: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
- Founded: 15 September 2000
- Founder: Government of India
- Headquarters: New Delhi, India
- Chairman & MD: A. Robert J. Ravi
- Number of employees: 56,820 (report)
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