Date: 2026-04-02Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Platinum Jubilee of PTC Saharanpur: Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia releases Commemorative Postage Stamp marking 75 years of institutional excellence
**Executive Summary**
On April 2, 2026, the Department of Posts celebrated the Platinum Jubilee of the Postal Training Centre (PTC) Saharanpur by releasing a commemorative postage stamp. Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia officiated the event, highlighting the institution's 75-year legacy and its role in India's goal to become a global logistics powerhouse by 2030. The stamp is now available for public purchase through Philatelic Bureaus and the official e-post office website.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Event Commemoration**
* Release of a Commemorative Postage Stamp marking 75 years of institutional excellence at PTC Saharanpur.
* The ceremony took place at Rang Bhawan Sabhagaar, Akashwani Bhawan, New Delhi.
* The event was attended by senior officials from the Department of Posts, Finance, and Human Resources.
**Institutional Evolution and Infrastructure**
* Established on April 2, 1951, to replace informal on-the-job training with a professional, structured framework.
* The facility operates on a 56.71-acre campus.
* Current infrastructure includes 11 advanced computer laboratories and a specialized e-Studio.
**Training and Operational Scope**
* Serves as a premier training hub for postal personnel across eight States and Union Territories in Northern India.
* Approximately 3,000 employees are trained annually.
* The curriculum focuses on e-commerce logistics, digital operations, financial inclusion, and core values of public service.
**Strategic Vision**
* The Department of Posts is positioned as a critical driver for India to become a global logistics powerhouse by 2030.
* Emphasis is placed on shifting from a mere training center to a "living legacy" that evolves with modern service requirements.
**Impact Analysis**
**Department of Posts and PTC Saharanpur**
**Impact**
The institution is recognized as a historic milestone in nation-building, transitioning from an administrative support unit to a modern training powerhouse.
**Action Required**
The Department must continue to modernize its workforce and infrastructure to meet the 2030 goal of becoming a global logistics leader.
**Postal Personnel (Employees/Trainees)**
**Impact**
Staff gain access to specialized training in high-demand areas such as digital operations and e-commerce logistics.
**Action Required**
Approximately 3,000 employees annually must undergo training to update their skills in financial inclusion and technological operations.
**Philatelists and the General Public**
**Impact**
The public gains access to a new commemorative postage stamp reflecting India's institutional history.
**Action Required**
Interested buyers should visit Philatelic Bureaus or the official website (www.epostoffice.gov.in) to purchase the stamp.
Key Entities Referenced
Postal Training Centre (PTC), Saharanpur: A premier training institution established in 1951 to provide structured professional training for postal personnel across Northern India, celebrating 75 years of excellence.
Department of Posts: The primary government department responsible for overseeing postal services and institutional capacity building in India.
Commemorative Postage Stamp: A special postage stamp released to mark the Platinum Jubilee of the Postal Training Centre Saharanpur.
Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia: Union Minister of Communications who officially released the commemorative stamp and outlined the vision for India to become a logistics powerhouse by 2030.
Ministry of Communications
Platinum Jubilee of PTC Saharanpur: Union
Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia releases
Commemorative Postage Stamp marking 75
years of institutional excellence
PTC Saharanpur Not Just an Institution but a Living Legacy
of Service: Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
Posted On: 02 APR 2026 2:07PM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Posts commemorated the Platinum Jubilee of Postal Training Centre (PTC),
Saharanpur, marking 75 years of excellence in training and institutional capacity building, with the
release of a Commemorative Postage Stamp.
The stamp was released by the Hon’ble Union Minister of Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia,
at Rang BhawanSabhagaar, AkashwaniBhawan, New Delhi. The event was attended by senior officials
including Shri Jitendra Gupta, Director General Postal Services, Shri Manish Sinha, Member (Finance),
DCC, Ms. Vandana Gupta, CGCA and Col S. F. H. Rizvi, Member (HRD), along with other distinguished
dignitaries.
(L-R: Col S. F. H. Rizvi, Member (HRD), Shri Jitendra Gupta, Director General Postal Services,
Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Shri Manish Sinha, Member (Finance), DCC, Ms. Vandana Gupta,
CGCA)
Addressing the gathering, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia described the occasion as a historic milestone,
stating that the Postal Training Centre is not merely an institution but a place where history lives and
continues to evolve. He noted that the celebration of 75 years reflects the Postal Training Centre’senduring contribution to nation-building.
Highlighting the future vision, the Minister emphasized that India is steadily progressing towards
becoming a logistics powerhouse, not only for the country but for the world by 2030. He underlined the
critical role played by the Department of Posts and its workforce in achieving this ambition.
Established on 2nd April, 1951, the Postal Training Centre Saharanpur was set up to strengthen the
administrative framework of independent India by introducing a structured and professional training
system for postal personnel, replacing informal on-the-job training with a systematic institutional
framework across its 56.71-acre campus. Over the years, it has evolved into a premier training institution
serving postal personnel across eight States and Union Territories in Northern India, and today stands
equipped with 11 advanced computer laboratories and a specialized e-Studio, training nearly 3,000
employees annually while equipping them with skills in e-commerce logistics, digital operations, and
financial inclusion, alongside instilling core values of discipline, reliability, and public service.
The commemorative stamp is now available at Philatelic Bureaus across India and can also be purchased
online at www.epostoffice.gov.in.
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