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Department of Posts (DoP) and MEA Sign Agreement to Establish 600 Additional POPSKs.

MOUs and Agreement | Dated: 27 Dec 2024

In December 2024, the Department of Posts (DoP), Ministry of Communications (MoC), signed an agreement with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to establish 600 additional Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs) at post offices across India.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - These new POPSKs are expected to be operational by 2028-29.
  • - These centres will be spread across India, utilizing the 6,40,000 points of sale under India Post.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) By expanding its POPSK network, India Post aims to provide citizen-centric services and establish itself as a logistics company offering postal and life insurance services, alongside Rural Postal Life Insurance (RPLI) and parcel delivery.
  • (ii) The POPSK service was launched in 2017. As of December 2024, 442 POPSKs are operational across India.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which ministry recently signed an agreement with the Department of Posts (DoP) to establish 600 additional Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs)?

Correct Answer: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

  • Minister : S. Jaishankar
  • Headquarters : New Delhi