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Scindia Reaffirms Support for Farmers, Rural Women with New Postal Upgrades

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia reiterated the government's commitment to farmers through transparent fertiliser supply monitoring and to rural women via economic empowerment training with India Post Payments Bank. He inaugurated modernised sub-post offices in Badarwas, Kolaras, and Jagatpura, highlighting their role as accessible "windows to the world." Scindia emphasized the emotional and practical role of postal workers, now also delivering banking services. He expressed confidence that under PM Modi's leadership, India's Postal Department will achieve global recognition for its service quality.

Key Points: Scindia Reiterates Commitment to Farmers, Rural Women Empowerment

  • Real-time fertiliser monitoring for farmers
  • Economic empowerment for rural women
  • Modernised post offices inaugurated
  • Postal services as "windows to the world"
  • Integration of banking with postal services
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Union Minister Scindia reiterates commitment to farmers, rural women

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlights MoUs for fertiliser monitoring & women's economic empowerment via India Post Payments Bank training.

"He carries emotions from one home to another and even across borders. - Jyotiraditya Scindia"

Shivpuri, Jan 9

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, reiterated on Friday the importance of two memoranda of understanding that had been signed earlier on January 7 with Union Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

Addressing a public gathering in Badarwas (Shivpuri), he reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring real-time monitoring of fertilisers so that farmers receive transparent and timely supplies.

He also emphasised the second MoU, which focuses on the economic empowerment of rural women through training provided by India Post Payments Bank.

Under this initiative, women will take on the responsibility of opening accounts in villages, enabling them to earn between Rs 15,000 and Rs 30,000 per month and thereby strengthening financial inclusion at the grassroots level.

On Friday, he inaugurated a modernised sub-post office in Badarwas, describing the historic facility, located near an ancient temple, as fully transformed with contemporary amenities to serve the public.

He noted that this development is part of the postal modernisation campaign launched in 2009, under which 50 post offices across the region have already been upgraded.

Earlier in the day, he also dedicated new state-of-the-art sub-post offices in Kolaras and Jagatpura in Shivpuri district.

He emphasised that these upgraded facilities will act as "windows to the world," delivering accessible, timely, and reliable postal services equipped with world-class infrastructure.

Highlighting the role of postal workers, the Union Minister remarked that a postman does more than deliver mail: "He carries emotions from one home to another and even across borders."

Drawing from popular culture, he referenced actor Sunny Deol's famous line about a letter's arrival, adding that today's postman brings a bank along with the letter.

He underscored the importance of Post Office Savings Bank, insurance schemes, and the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, calling the latter a seed nurtured by parents that grows into a banyan tree securing the future of daughters.

Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the Communications Minister expressed confidence that India's Postal Department will soon achieve global recognition for service quality.

He reaffirmed the government's commitment to integrating postal services deeply into citizens' lives, ensuring modern, citizen-centric, and reliable access for all.

- IANS

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Shreya B
Real-time monitoring of fertiliser supply is long overdue. My uncle is a farmer in Punjab and faces so many issues with black marketing and delays. If this system actually works on the ground, it will be a huge relief. Actions speak louder than words, though.
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Aman W
Modernising post offices is a welcome step. The one in my hometown is still very old-fashioned. Using them as banking and service hubs makes perfect sense in the digital age. The postman carrying a bank with the letter is a nice way to put it! 👍
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Priyanka N
I have a respectful criticism. While the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is excellent, we need more awareness campaigns in rural areas. Many parents, especially in remote villages, still don't know about it. The post office can be that awareness point, but is the staff trained enough?
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Vikram M
The integration of financial services with postal network is a masterstroke. It brings formal banking to the last mile. My mother in our village finds it much easier to go to the post office than travel 20 km to a bank branch. More power to such initiatives.
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Michael C
Interesting read. The focus on both agricultural logistics and women's financial inclusion addresses two critical pillars of rural development simultaneously. The scalability of the women's training program will be key to its success. Hope it gets the sustained funding it needs.

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