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887 Post Office ATMs Activated Nationwide for Financial Inclusion Push

The Department of Posts has activated 887 ATMs across the country, significantly enhancing access to basic banking services, particularly in rural and underserved regions. This initiative supports the government's vision of financial inclusion through digital means. Simultaneously, the department marked a digital commerce milestone by successfully booking and delivering its first logistics order through the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). This integration allows sellers on ONDC platforms to utilize India Post's extensive network for parcel services.

Key Points: India Activates 887 Post Office ATMs for Rural Banking Access

  • 887 ATMs activated at post offices nationwide
  • Aims to boost financial inclusion in rural areas
  • Enables cash withdrawal and balance checks
  • Department books first logistics order via ONDC
  • Supports sellers with parcel pickup and delivery
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887 ATMs activated across India to empower users: Department of Posts

Department of Posts revamps ATM network with 887 machines and books first ONDC logistics order, boosting digital financial and e-commerce services.

"The inaugural order... marks an important step in the Department's efforts to provide digitally enabled and interoperable logistics solutions. - Ministry of Communications"

New Delhi, Jan 20

The Department of Posts on Tuesday said it has revamped its ATM infrastructure with activation of 887 ATMs across the country, in a major step towards making banking services more accessible and user friendly.

These 887 ATMs, installed at various post offices, are helping citizens access essential banking services close to their homes.

According to a Ministry of Communications statement, the initiative is especially beneficial for people living in rural, and underserved areas, thereby supporting the government's vision of ensuring financial inclusion through digital transformation.

Through these ATMs, customers can conveniently withdraw cash, check account balances, and carry out other basic banking transactions.

All citizens are encouraged to avail the ATM services of Department of Posts, present across the country, said the Department of Posts.

Meanwhile, the Department of Posts achieved an important milestone by successfully booking its first online order through the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).

The order was booked on January 13, with the Department acting as a Logistics Service Provider, and the consignment was delivered successfully on January 15. The first order was placed by UdyamWell, an ONDC-enabled initiative that works to support Bharatpreneurs, including artisans, farmers, and rural entrepreneurs.

This development marks a key step in the Department of Posts' efforts to offer digitally enabled and interoperable logistics services across the country. "The consignment was successfully delivered today on January 15, 2026. The inaugural order, placed by UdyamWell, marks an important step in the Department's efforts to provide digitally enabled and interoperable logistics solutions," the ministry said.

With this integration, sellers using ONDC-enabled buyer applications can now choose the Department of Posts for parcel pickup, booking, transportation, and delivery. The service is powered by the Department's wide and well-established postal network, which reaches even the most remote parts of the country.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great initiative for financial inclusion. The ONDC integration is also very promising. Hope the service is reliable and the ATMs are well-maintained. Our post offices are truly transforming.
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Sarah B
As someone who works in rural development, I've seen the struggle for basic banking. This move by India Post to leverage its unmatched network is exactly the kind of pragmatic solution needed. Kudos.
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Arjun K
Good step, but 887 ATMs for the entire country? That seems very low. My city alone has more than that from private banks. Hope this is just the first phase and many more are coming soon.
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Meera T
The post office delivering for ONDC is brilliant! It will help so many small artisans and farmers from my hometown to reach customers. The trust in the postal service is already there. Win-win! 🙌
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Vikram M
Finally, the government is utilizing the massive India Post infrastructure for modern services. My only request: please ensure these ATMs have cash most of the time. Nothing more frustrating than an empty ATM.

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