**Executive Summary**
The Department of Posts, Andhra Pradesh Circle, organized a Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Sammelan in Guntur on February 22, 2026, with over 9,000 Gramin Dak Sevaks participating. The event recognized the contribution of GDS in delivering financial inclusion and citizen-centric services. Key attendees included Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia and Chief Minister Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event Overview:**
* A Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Sammelan was held in Guntur on February 22, 2026.
* Over 9,000 Gramin Dak Sevaks from Andhra Pradesh participated.
* The event aimed to strengthen rural postal services.
* **Key Speakers and Dignitaries:**
* The event was graced by Chief Minister Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu.
* Union Minister for Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia and Minister of State Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar also attended.
* **India Post Statistics and Modernization:**
* India Post manages approximately 38 crore Post Office Savings Bank accounts with deposits of about ₹22 lakh crore.
* There are around 3.8 crore Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana accounts with deposits of approximately ₹2.27 lakh crore.
* India Post's mail and logistics network is being modernized with new technologies like conveyor systems and QR-code tracking.
* Drone-based delivery systems are being introduced in hilly regions.
* **Departmental Expenditure and Revenue:**
* The Department's annual expenditure is around ₹35,000 crore against revenue of about ₹13,000 crore.
* In Andhra Pradesh, expenditure was around ₹1,800 crore against revenue of ₹600 crore last year, which has increased to nearly ₹850 crore this year.
* "Nil transaction" post offices have significantly reduced from one lakh to around 1,500.
* **Recognition and Support:**
* Ten best-performing Gramin Dak Sevaks were felicitated.
* The importance of green initiatives and support for electric mobility for GDS staff were underscored.
**Impact Analysis**
**Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS)**
* **Impact**: Recognized for their dedication and contribution to delivering financial inclusion and citizen-centric services.
* **Action Required**: Continue their commitment to serving rural communities and embracing technological advancements to improve efficiency.
**India Post**
* **Impact**: Enhanced focus on modernization and financial inclusion.
* **Action Required**: Continue the implementation of new technologies and services to enhance efficiency and expand reach, and work collectively towards realizing Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, in line with the call to "Reform, Perform and Transform.”
**Citizens in Rural Communities**
* **Impact**: Improved access to postal services and financial inclusion.
* **Action Required**: Utilize the expanding range of postal services and financial schemes offered by India Post.
Key Entities Referenced
Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS): Postal employees in rural India, central to the Sammelan and delivering postal services
Department of Posts: Organiser of the GDS Sammelan, responsible for postal services in India
Ministry of Communications: Parent ministry of the Department of Posts
Andhra Pradesh: Location of the GDS Sammelan in Guntur, indicating the geographical scope of the event
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: One of the Post Office Savings Schemes delivered by Gramin Dak Sevaks
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts Organises Mega GDS
Sammelan at Guntur
Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia
Addresses 9,000 Gramin Dak Sevaks
Posted On: 23 FEB 2026 1:26PM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Posts, Andhra Pradesh Circle, organised a grand Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Sammelan
at Guntur on February 22, 2026. The event witnessed an overwhelming participation of over 9,000 Gramin
Dak Sevaks from across the Circle, reflecting their collective commitment and dedication to strengthening
rural postal services.
(Over 9,000 Gramin Dak Sevaks participated in the GDS Sammelan at Guntur)
The Sammelan was graced by the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu,
Union Minister for Communications and DoNER, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of State for
Communications & Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Member (Personnel), Postal
Services Board, Shri Suvendu Kumar Swain, MLA Shri Mohammed Naseer Ahmed, and Mayor of
Guntur Shri Kovelamudi Ravindra, among other dignitaries.
(Chief Minister Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and
Minister of State Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar lighting the ceremonial lamp at the GDS Sammelan)On the occasion, ten best-performing Gramin Dak Sevaks were felicitated for excellence in delivering
Post Office Savings Schemes, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Postal Life Insurance, Rural Postal Life
Insurance and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) services.
(Chief Minister Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and
Minister of State Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar felicitating a Gramin Dak Sevak at the GDS Sammelan)
Union Minister for Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia extended warm greetings to the postal
family and described Gramin Dak Sevaks as the vital force connecting every corner of the nation. He
informed that India Post currently manages nearly 38 crore Post Office Savings Bank accounts with
deposits of about ₹22 lakh crore. Additionally, around 3.8 crore Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana accounts
hold deposits of approximately ₹2.27 lakh crore, reflecting the scale of financial inclusion achieved
through the postal network.
He stated that India Post’s mail and logistics network is being rapidly modernised with conveyor systems,
scientific sorting, RFID, barcodes and QR-code-enabled tracking to enhance efficiency. In hilly regions
such as Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, drone-based delivery systems are also
being introduced to strengthen last-mile connectivity. He emphasised the need to work collectively
towards realising Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, in line with the
call to “Reform, Perform and Transform.”
The Minister of State for Communications & Rural Development Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar stated
that nationally the Department operates through about 1.65 lakh Post Offices with over 4.5 lakh
employees. He informed that the Department’s annual expenditure stands at approximately ₹35,000 crore
against revenue of about ₹13,000 crore. In Andhra Pradesh, expenditure was around ₹1,800 crore against
revenue of ₹600 crore last year, which has increased to nearly ₹850 crore this year. He further noted that
continuous monitoring has significantly reduced ‘nil transaction’ post offices from about one lakh earlier
to around 1,500, reflecting improved operational efficiency.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh highlighted the irreplaceable role of
GDS employees in grassroots governance and welfare delivery. He emphasised that despite rapid
technological advancements, the human touch and dedication of GDS personnel remain unmatched, and
underscored the importance of green initiatives, including support for electric mobility for GDS staff.
The Sammelan served as a platform to recognise the dedication and contribution of Gramin Dak Sevaks in
delivering financial inclusion and citizen-centric services to the last mile. The Andhra Pradesh Postal
Circle expressed gratitude to all dignitaries and participants for making the event a historic success.GGrraammiinn DDaakk SSeewwaakk SSaammmmeellaann 22002266 || HHoonnoorriinngg PPoossttaall HHeerrooeess ……
Met my GDS family of the Andhra Postal Circle in Guntur today for a heartfelt
interaction, in the august presence of the Hon’ble CM Shri N. Chandrababu
Naidu garu.
From the coast to the remotest hinterlands, if there is someone every village
knows and trusts like family, it is… pic.twitter.com/yudMEsWD0C
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) February 22, 2026
Revolutionizing the ‘First Mile’: The Guntur GDS Sammelan
The energy in Guntur was electric as 9,000+ Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) gathered
to witness a monumental shift in India’s developmental story.
Joined by Hon’ble CM @ncbn garu and Hon’ble Union Minister @JM_Scindia ji,
this… pic.twitter.com/VepecItuVn
— Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani (@PemmasaniOnX) February 22, 2026
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