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9/22/25, 1:57 PM India Re-Elected to Council of Administration & Postal Operations Council at 28th UPU Congress
India’s Contribution to UPU

Member since 1876 – India has been an active part of the UPU for nearly 150 years.
Played a consistent role in strengthening international postal cooperation.
India Post has introduced digital payment services, financial inclusion schemes, and
e-commerce integration, boosting its international reputation.

Universal Postal Union (UPU): Overview

Founded: 1874 (in Bern, Switzerland)
Specialised UN Agency since: 1948
Headquarters: Bern, Switzerland
Membership: 192 countries
Mandate: Primary forum for cooperation between postal sector stakeholders,
ensuring a universal network of efficient postal services.

UPU’s Councils

Council of Administration (CA)
Deals with policy, regulatory, and governance matters.
Oversees UPU’s legal and administrative decisions.

Postal Operations Council (POC)

Technical and operational body of UPU.
Works on postal modernisation, digital services, and global operational standards.
India’s re-election to both bodies ensures its continued influence in policy-making and
technical innovation.

Quick Facts

Event: 28th Universal Postal Congress, Dubai
India’s Achievement: Re-elected to Council of Administration (CA) and Postal
Operations Council (POC)
Union Minister: Jyotiraditya Scindia (Communications)
UPU Founded: 1874 (Bern, Switzerland)
Became UN Specialised Agency: 1948
Current Membership: 192 countries
India joined UPU: 1876
UPU HQ: Bern, Switzerland
UPU Congress: Held every 4 years; supreme decision-making body

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