Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts and Blue Dart Express Limited Sign agreement for India Post Parcel services across India
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Source-grounded summary
The Department of Posts (DoP), operating under the Ministry of Communications, has signed an agreement with Blue Dart Express Limited to strengthen India's parcel and logistics ecosystem. The partnership combines the Department's network of over 1.64 lakh Post Offices with Blue Dart's logistics expertise to provide nationwide last-mile reach across urban, semi-urban, rural, and remote areas. The agreement encompasses prepaid and Cash on Delivery (COD) parcel services, OTP-based delivery authentication, real-time tracking, and technological integration. This collaboration aims to support India's growing e-commerce sector, improve operational efficiency, and generate additional business volumes for the postal network.