150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union | 11 Oct 2024

Source: PIB 

The Department of Posts has released commemorative stamps marking the 150th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) on World Post Day (9th October). 

• UPU is a United Nations specialised agency and the postal sector's primary forum for international cooperation. 
• UPU was established on 9th October 1874, in Berne, Switzerland and India joined UPU in 1876. 
• UPU has played a crucial role in standardising international postal regulations, facilitating seamless mail exchange. 
• UPU is headquartered in Berne and is the 2nd oldest international organisation worldwide after International Telegraph Union (1865). 
• Year 2024 also marks 170 years of establishment of India Post which was founded in 1854 during the tenure of Lord Dalhousie. 
• Postal Service in India: 
  • 1852: Issuance of "Scinde Dawk," India's first postage stamp. 
  • 1854: Establishment of India's first post office in Bombay. 

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