Jyotiraditya scindia: The central government has announced a new service 'Gyan Post' to make the delivery of educational, social, cultural and religious books economical through post offices across the country.
The 'Gyan Post' service will be operational in all departmental post offices across India from May 1. (Jyotiraditya scindia)
According to the Ministry of Communications, this service reflects the continuous commitment of Indian post to support education and reach the learners in every part of the country.
The knowledge post has been prepared to ensure that the text from the text book to the cultural book to reach the far -remote village or town.
Union Minister Scindia said that under the new education policy and course, 'Gyan Post' will ensure that education reaches every person.
The knowledge post is designed to learn and support knowledge-sharing. This service offers affordable options for sending books and printed educational materials through India's huge postal network.
The price of this service has been fixed to encourage widespread access.
Books and printed educational materials sent under 'Gyan Post' can be tracked and transport through surface mode to ensure cost -effective delivery.
Packages can be sent at very affordable rates, the price starts from only 20 rupees for packets up to 300 grams. At the same time, a maximum of Rs 100 has been kept for packets of up to 5 kg.
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Only non-commercial, educational materials can be posted through 'Gyan Post'.
Publications of commercial or commercial nature and publication of advertising (addition to contingent announcements or book lists) will not be accepted under this service.
According to the Ministry, each book should have the name of the printer or publisher as per the conditions prescribed.
Through the 'Gyan Post', the Indian post confirms its permanent commitment to public service, which helps in bridging the gap of education. (Jyotiraditya scindia)
Indian postal learning resources are working to empower individuals and communities across the country by making it more accessible and economical.
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