PM Modi lauds India Post, postmen for their 'stupendous efforts' during lockdown

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the India Post and the postmen for their contribution in maintaining the supply of essentials, and medical equipmentacross the country during lockdown phase.

Re-tweeting a tweet shared by Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, PM Modi said, "Kudos to the India Post Office Network, our hardworking postmen for their stupendous efforts in assisting people during this time.

"Earlier, quoting an article from an English daily RS Prasad had highlighted the contributions of the India Post Office Network, which is one of the world`s largest postal networks, during the lockdown phase.

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"From doorstep delivery of Essentials, Financial transactions, Medical equipment, etc to ensuring food and ration for the needy. During Lockdown India Post Office is delivering Hope, Assurance, and Happiness to citizens through its services," Prasad`s tweet read.

Amid the challenges posed by the Coronavirus, India Post is making efforts to provide relief to people by delivering life-saving drugs to patients living in remote areas and providing pension and social security benefits through Aadhar-enabled payment system.

(With inputs from ANI)