A Thought to Celebrate National Postal Week

A Thought to Celebrate National Postal Week

Dear Comrades,

The article based on an event conducted in Chennai has been published in the Hindu, whose content is reproduced hereunder.

World Postal Day has just passed us by. But give a thought to this magnificent system where you can send letters to any corner of the world and it would be hand delivered...come sun or rain.

For many Indians, when the clock strikes 11, it is, even today, a moment to look forward to. It's when the postman, the people's window to the world, makes his appearance. It may not be so much of an event though in the present-day metros — more well-connected by email and cell phone services. But for the vast majority, he arrives, much awaited, in hot sun or pelting rain, most often on his trusted cycle loaded with parcels, letters ... and, before the cell phone era, the dreaded telegram. Greetings and news exchanged, he is off to the next house ... street ... road and even next hill. This is his beat.

World Post Day has just gone by, on October 9, to be precise. It is that time of the year when we stand back and think about the magnificent system of the postal network.

Source: The Hindu dated 11.10.2010

 

World Post Day observed in various countries

Dear Comrades,

Another Extract of the artcile published in The Hindu is placed hereunder.

 

Singapore Post Limited (SingPost) asked citizens to send greetings to its postal staff in appreciation of their dedication and contributions. This is because of the efficient way the system works in that country and the satisfaction expressed by its citizens.

Australia Post has a programme “to remind people that sending a personal card has its place in keeping in touch.” The aim is to produce a postcard that a person can send to a friend or family. Stamp designs can be chosen. There are also instructions on how to create a postcard using a mobile phone and tips on letter-writing for different occasions.

The Ministry of Postal Services in Pakistan held a function at its Postal Staff College, when there was a cultural programme and award ceremony. Aid packets were also given to postal employees across the country who have been affected by the recent floods.

Emirates Post distributed cash prizes and certificates to the winners (along with their teachers and guardians) of the UPU letter writing competition 2010.

The Hindu

11.10.2010