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MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS
SHRI JYOTIRADITYA SCINDIA LAUNCHES HISTORIC UPI–UPU INTEGRATION AT THE UNIVERSAL POSTAL CONGRESS IN DUBAI
INDIA COMMITS USD 10 MILLION TO STRENGTHEN GLOBAL POSTAL SECTOR: SHRI JYOTIRADITYA SCINDIA AT UPU CONGRESS IN DUBAI
SHRI SCINDIA ANNOUNCES INDIA’S CONTESTATION FOR TWO KEY UPU COUNCILS AT GLOBAL POSTAL SUMMIT
Posted On: 09 SEP 2025 11:29AM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, today unveiled the UPI–UPU Integration project at the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai, a landmark initiative set to transform cross-border remittances for millions worldwide.
SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA, ADDRESSING THE DELEGATES
AT THE 28TH UNIVERSAL POSTAL CONGRESS IN DUBAI, UAE
The initiative, developed by the Department of Posts (DoP), NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), and the Universal Postal Union (UPU), integrates India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with the UPU Interconnection Platform (IP), combining the reach of the postal network with the speed and affordability of UPI. Calling it “more than a technology launch, but a social compact”, Shri Scindia said, “The reliability of the postal network combined with the speed of UPI means families across borders can send money faster, safer and at much lower cost. It reaffirms that public infrastructure built for citizens can be linked across borders to serve humanity better.”
He outlined India’s vision for a modern, inclusive postal sector, anchored in four verbs. “To connect through seamless data-driven logistics; to include by delivering affordable digital financial services to every migrant and digital enterprise; to modernise with AI, DigiPIN and machine learning; and to cooperate through South–South partnerships with a UPU-backed technical cell.”
Under the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Digital India and working towards a Viksit Bharat, India Post stands as a powerful example of the scale and inclusion. Highlighting this, Shri Scindia added, “With Aadhaar, Jan Dhan and India Post Payments Bank, we have opened over 560 million accounts, most in women’s names. India Post delivered over 900 million letters and parcels last year. This is the scale and spirit of inclusion we bring to the global stage.”
Strengthening Global Postal Cooperation – Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
with Mr. Masahiko Metoki, Director General - Universal Postal Union
Shri Scindia announced financial support committing 10 million dollars during this cycle to channel technology into innovation, with special focus on e-commerce and digital payments. Taking forward the motto of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas' he reiterated how India stands ready with resources, expertise and friendship.
Shri Scindia also announced India’s candidature for the Council of Administration and the Postal Operations Council of the UPU, reaffirming its commitment to building a connected, inclusive, and sustainable future for the global postal community.
He concluded his speech at the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai saying “India comes to you not with proposals, but with partnership. We believe in resilience, enabling interoperable solutions that avoid costly fragmentation, and in trust, linking payments, identity, addressing and logistics so that global commerce becomes seamless.” (Release ID: 2164861)
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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
MOS PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS DR. JITENDRA SINGH WILL CHAIR THE 14TH PENSION ADALAT AT AT VIGYAN BHAWAN, NEW DELHI ON 10.09.2025
894 LONG PENDING FAMILY PENSION GRIEVANCES WILL BE TAKEN UP FOR REDRESSAL
COMMITTED TO ENSURE FASTER RESOLUTION OF GRIEVANCES AND ENHANCE DIGNITY AND FINANCIAL SECURITY FOR THE FAMILY PENSIONERS
Posted On: 09 SEP 2025 6:03PM by PIB Delhi
Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare will be conducting the 14th Pension Adalat under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble MoS (PP), Dr Jitendra Singh at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi with the theme of “Family Pensioners & Super senior pensioners” on 10.09.2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. 894 grievances related to family pension matters pertaining to 21 Departments/Ministries are proposed to be taken up in the Adalat for redressal. Department wise list is mentioned below:
S. No. | Ministry/ Department | No. of cases |
Central Board of Direct Taxes (Income Tax) | 5 | |
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying | 1 | |
Department of Commerce | 2 | |
Department of Defence Finance | 76 | |
Department of Defence Production | 5 | |
Department of Defence Research and Development | 3 | |
Department of Ex Servicemen Welfare | 250 | |
Department of Financial Services (Banking Division) | 128 | |
Department of Health & Family Welfare | 2 | |
Department of Military Affairs | 3 | |
Department of Personnel and Training | 1 | |
Department of Posts | 1 | |
Employees Provident Fund Organisation | 10 | |
Ministry of Civil Aviation | 1 | |
Ministry of Coal | 1 | |
Ministry of External Affairs | 1 | |
Ministry of Home Affairs | 78 | |
Assam Rifles | 01 | |
BSF | 39 | |
Census | 01 | |
CISF | 01 | |
CRPF | 15 | |
Delhi Police | 06 | |
Freedom Fighter | 02 | |
ITBP | 02 | |
SSB | 11 | |
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | 1 | |
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas | 1 | |
Ministry of Railways | 11 | |
PCDA(P) Prayagraj | 313 | |
| Total | 894 |
It is envisaged to resolve the chronic and long-pending grievances thereby facilitating payment of the rightful due of the pensioners whether in the form of huge arrears due to delay in either starting of the family pension or due to procedural delays, the pension has not been processed and disbursed correctly. NKR/PSM (Release ID: 2165016)
