The document summarizes an exhibition held on December 25, 2014 on using communication technologies for good governance. The exhibition showcased several Indian Post initiatives like using handheld devices in rural post offices, customized stamp printing, monitoring mail networks, and an e-post office virtual branch. A pilot was also launched connecting weavers in Varanasi to e-commerce. The Minister of Communications and IT launched an e-book on postal products and services and announced an increase in the maximum life insurance sum assured from 20 to 50 lakh rupees.

1. We have participated in “Communication Technologies for Good Governance held at Manekshaw centre in New
Delhi on 25th December 2014. The purpose os this show is to have the foundation of a strong, prosperous nation is
built on the quality of governance that it provides to its citizens. Information and Communications Technology is an
important tool through which Good Governance can be structured. The power of Information Technology can be
harnessed to deliver a wide range of services to citizens at their doorstep. The vision of Digital India is to employ its
strengths in the I.T. field through its youth to lead India towards an era of Good Governance.
On the occasion of Good Governance day today, the Department of Posts- “India Post” showcased some of the
web based services which would be beneficial to the citizens of India.
The exhibition organized by the Ministry of Communications & Information technology. The “India Post” pavilion
showcased following initiatives:
The usage of hand held device which would be used by village Postmaster. All types of transactions related to
the services of Post will be offered through the wireless hand held device in rural post offices under the
ongoing IT project.
My Stamp counter was set up where any individual who desires, can get customized stamp made which could
also be used as postage.
The monitoring of mail transmission under MNOP (Mail Network Optimization Project) and of Project Arrow
Offices through web based tools was displayed.
The functioning of e-Post Office- a virtual Post Office where an individual can do postal transaction was also
on display.
A pilot connecting weavers of Varanasi with e-commerce was started today at Varanasi and its portal was
displayed in the exhibition in Delhi.
To mark the occasion the Minster of Communications & Information Technology Shri Ravi Shanker Prasad
launched an e-Book and a pocket book on products and services of Department of Posts. He also announced the
enhancement of maximum sum assured limit in Postal Life Insurance from 20 to 50 lakh rupees
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NEW DELHI, 25TH DECEMBER-2014
Mr. Rajiv Bhat Regional Manager-North Explaining VISIONTEK GL-11 Product Feature to Hon’ble
Minister Minster of Communications & Information Technology Shri Ravi Shanker Prasad
EXHIBITION ON COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGIES FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE