Universal Postal Congress in Dubai: India re-elected to UPU’s Council of Administration, POC

The Universal Postal Union, a specialised agency of the United Nations, is the primary forum for cooperation among postal sector stakeholders.

The 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.

"Over the past 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," read a government statement.

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.

Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia announced on X: " Honoured to share that Bharat has been elected to both the Postal Operations Council (POC) and the Council of Administration (CA) at the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai."

"This milestone reflects India’s growing global leadership under the vision of PM
@narendramodi ji. At the heart of this is the steadfast guidance of Hon’ble EAM
@DrSJaishankar ji, whose relentless efforts and expertise were instrumental in securing this achievement. Together, we continue to drive innovation, advance financial inclusion and champion sustainability in the postal sector," he said.