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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
‘Advanced Postal Technology 2.0 to enhance services'
Varanasi: Chief postmaster general of UP Pranav Kumar, during his visit to Varanasi Cantt head post office, announced that the Indian Postal department has rolled out Advanced Postal Technology 2.0 to enhance its services. He said with APT 2.0, services will become faster and more transparent. This initiative is a part of India Post's IT 2.0 digital transformation. During the visit, the postmaster general of Varanasi region Colonel Vinod Kumar said that APT 2.0 offers real-time tracking of parcels and mail, allowing customers to track their shipments more accurately. APT 2.0 makes digital payments even easier. Pranav said that new security features like OTP-based delivery have been included, making the delivery process more secure and reliable. This system also enhances transaction transparency. TNN Colonel Vinod Kumar said that the system offers a modern and user-friendly interface, making it easier for both postal employees and customers to use the services. APT 2.0 integrates various postal services on a single platform, such as cash, check, and stamp goal of this new system is to increase transaction speed and reduce wait times, providing a better experience for customers. Under APT 2.0, postal services are being fully brought into digital and online modes, making them more efficient and transparent. He said that the purpose of this visit was to understand the ground realities at the post office to address the issues faced by the staff and the public. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Chief postmaster general of Uttar Pradesh announces rollout of Advanced Postal Technology during visit to Varanasi cantt head post office
VARANASI: Pranav Kumar, the Chief Postmaster General of Uttar Pradesh, announced that the Indian Postal Department rolled out Advanced Postal Technology 2.0 (APT 2.0) to enhance its services, offering more benefits compared to the old system. Pranav Kumar visited the Varanasi Cantt head post office on Tuesday. He said that with the introduction of APT 2.0, services will become faster and more transparent. India Post made several significant changes in APT 2.0 (Advanced Postal Technology). This initiative is part of India Post's IT 2.0 digital transformation, aimed at making postal services modern, faster, and more customer-centric. During the visit, the postmaster general of the Varanasi region, Colonel Vinod Kumar , explained that the major changes and features of APT 2.0 will be evident in the workflow. The new system offers real-time tracking of parcels and mail, allowing customers to track their shipments more accurately. APT 2.0 makes digital payments even easier. Digital payment options like UPI, NEFT, and RTGS now work more smoothly, providing convenience for customers. Pranav Kumar said that new security features like OTP-based delivery have been included, making the delivery process more secure and reliable. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How Effective Are Non-Surgical Treatments for Aging Skin? (Explore Benefits) AskLayers Learn More Undo This system also enhances transaction transparency. According to Colonel Vinod Kumar, the system offers a modern and user-friendly interface, making it easier for both postal employees and customers to use the services. APT 2.0 integrates various postal services on a single platform, such as cash, cheque, and stamp management. The goal of this new system is to increase transaction speed and reduce wait times, providing a better experience for customers. Under APT 2.0, postal services are being fully brought into digital and online modes, making them more efficient and transparent. Pranav Kumar said that in the initial phase, due to some technical glitches and server-related issues, customers faced long queues and delays in some places. However, India Post deployed dedicated support teams to resolve these issues and hopes that the system will soon function smoothly. The Chief Postmaster General praised the Varanasi region, saying that under the leadership of Colonel Vinod Kumar, the sale of Rakhi envelopes set a new record, surpassing all previous records, with sales reaching over 1.5 lakh Rakhi envelopes this year compared to 2,900 last year. He said that the purpose of this visit was to understand the ground realities at the post office to address the issues faced by the staff and the public. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
State plans preservation of 10 monuments each yr
Patna: State art, culture and youth department has planned to ensure the maintenance and preservation of a minimum of 10 monuments in each financial year. This was decided in a departmental meeting held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of secretary Pranav Kumar. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The department is actively developing a detailed action plan for its execution. Focusing on specific historical and tourist sites, the department has decided to formulate a plan for the preservation and beautification of Sher Shah Suri Tomb and Ahilya Mandir in Darbhanga district. As per an official press release, the department also announced plans to organise a film festival in Mumbai to promote the state's new film policy, with an aim to attract filmmakers and encourage production within the state. Additionally, a proposal for the inclusion of the state's revered Chhath festival in Unesco's Intangible Cultural Heritage list will be sent. Secretary Kumar directed the officials to implement all proposals timely and pay special attention to the quality of each task. Patna: State art, culture and youth department has planned to ensure the maintenance and preservation of a minimum of 10 monuments in each financial year. This was decided in a departmental meeting held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of secretary Pranav Kumar. The department is actively developing a detailed action plan for its execution. Focusing on specific historical and tourist sites, the department has decided to formulate a plan for the preservation and beautification of Sher Shah Suri Tomb and Ahilya Mandir in Darbhanga district. As per an official press release, the department also announced plans to organise a film festival in Mumbai to promote the state's new film policy, with an aim to attract filmmakers and encourage production within the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Additionally, a proposal for the inclusion of the state's revered Chhath festival in Unesco's Intangible Cultural Heritage list will be sent. Secretary Kumar directed the officials to implement all proposals timely and pay special attention to the quality of each task.
United News of India
11-06-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Jail birds to get computer training in Bihar
Patna, June 11 (UNI) Bihar government has decided to provide Computer training to the prisoners in the state, a top official announced on Wednesday. Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Arvind Chaudhary told newspersons here that the pilot project would be launched initially in three jails of the state - Beur Model Central Patna, Khudiram Bose Central Jail Muzaffarpur and Buxar Central Jail. All together 116 jailbirds would get the training in these jails. The project would help in the rehabilitation of the prisoners, he said adding that the expert prisoners of computers would impart training to the inmates under the project. Inspector general prison Pranav Kumar said that the government was focusing on skill development of the prisoners and the project would help in bringing them into the mainstream. National Electronics and information Technology Institute would provide the training to the Prisoners under the pilot project with an aim to make them self dependent. The project would be launched at an expenditure of Rs 2 crore 25 lakh. Modern computer labs would be set up in 41 prisons of the state for executing the project. UNI RS SSP
