The traditional Ganjifa art of Sawantwadi received national recognition as the Indian Postal Department released special stamps and India’s first round postcard depicting the Dashavatara. The royal family of Sawantwadi felicitated Ganjifa artists for preserving this centuries-old legacy.
Governor of Goa, Shri Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, released a commemorative postage stamp and first day cover at the concluding ceremony of Laxmidas Borkar Janmashatabdi Samaroh in Margao. The event, organised by Laxmidas Borkar Janmashatabdi Samaroh Samiti in collaboration with India Post and Ravindra Bhavan Margao, celebrated the legacy of the noted freedom fighter and social reformer.
India Post reassures citizens that its iconic red letterboxes — symbols of connection and nostalgia — will continue to be part of our lives, even as the service embraces modern technology.
Starting August 2025, all post office counters across India will begin accepting UPI payments, making transactions faster, more convenient, and fully digital. This move aligns with the government’s mission to promote digital inclusion in every corner of the country.
