India Re-Elected to UPU’s Council of Administration and Postal Operations Council (POC)

India has been re-elected to 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, United Arab Emirates. India’s re-election reflects the confidence of the international community in India Post’s leadership, reforms, and innovative digital initiatives. India has been a member of the UPU since 1876 and has consistently contributed to strengthening the global postal network.

India Re-Elected to UPU’s Council of Administration and Postal Operations Council (POC)

India Re-Elected to UPU’s Council of Administration and Postal Operations Council

India has been re-elected to 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, United Arab Emirates.

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The Universal Postal Union, a specialised agency of the United Nations, is the primary forum for cooperation among postal sector stakeholders. The Council of Administration (CA) is responsible for policy, regulatory and governance matters, while the POC is the technical and operational body that drives the modernisation of postal services worldwide.

India’s re-election reflects the confidence of the international community in India Post’s leadership, reforms, and innovative digital initiatives. India has been a member of the UPU since 1876 and has consistently contributed to strengthening the global postal network.

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With this re-election, India will continue to play a proactive role in shaping the future of the global postal sector, driving innovation, inclusivity, and development. India has also expressed its intent to take on a leadership role within the Council of Administration during the forthcoming cycle.

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Past UPU Congress

Over the past Universal Postal Union (UPU) Congress cycle, India has championed digital transformation initiatives such as DigiPIN (digital addressing), UPI-enabled cross-border remittances, and e-commerce facilitation through Dak Ghar Niryat Kendras; extended strong support for capacity-building and South-South cooperation under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme by providing specialised training to postal officials from Asia, Africa, and other regions; and contributed significantly to the financial sustainability of the Union through its membership contributions and voluntary funding. Building on these initiatives launched in the previous cycle, India will continue to deepen and expand these efforts during the Dubai cycle, with renewed commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and global cooperation.

Static Current Affairs related to India for upcoming exams

• President of India: Droupadi Murmu 
• Vice President of India: C.P. Radhakrishnan
• Prime Minister of India: Narendra Modi 
• Chief Justice of India: Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna (B.R.) Gavai
• Lok Sabha Speaker of India: Om Birla 
• Capital of India: New Delhi 
• Largest city of India: Mumbai 
• Official languages of India: Hindi / English 
• Currency of India: Indian rupee (₹) (INR) 
• Total Population of India 2023 estimate: 1,428,627,663 (1st)