India re-elected to UPU's Council of Administration and Postal Operations Council
India was re-elected to the Council of Administration and the Postal Operations Council of the Universal Postal Union at the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai, the Communications Ministry announced on 19 September 2025.
Summary
India was re-elected to both the Council of Administration (CA) and the Postal Operations Council (POC) of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) at the 28th UPU Congress in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Ministry of Communications announced on 19 September 2025. The UPU is a specialised agency of the United Nations. The CA handles policy, regulatory and governance matters, while the POC is the technical and operational body. India has been a UPU member since 1876, and the ministry cited initiatives such as DigiPIN digital addressing, UPI-enabled cross-border remittances and Dak Ghar Niryat Kendras.
Key facts
- Announced
- 19 Sep 2025
- Event
- 28th UPU Congress, Dubai, UAE
- Bodies
- Council of Administration (policy) and Postal Operations Council (technical)
- UPU member since
- 1876
- India's initiatives cited
- DigiPIN, UPI cross-border remittances, Dak Ghar Niryat Kendras
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where was the 28th Universal Postal Union Congress held, at which India was re-elected to the UPU's Council of Administration and Postal Operations Council?
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Correct answer: A — Dubai
India was re-elected to both councils at the 28th UPU Congress held in Dubai, UAE.
Since which year has India been a member of the Universal Postal Union?
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Correct answer: C — 1876
India has been a member of the UPU since 1876.