Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced the launch of India Post's first drone-based mail and parcel delivery service on the Mandi–Rehardhar route in Himachal Pradesh (~12 km). The drone service reduces transit time from over 2 hours to just 7 minutes, with real-time tracking and eco-friendly operations. The initiative was driven by feedback from Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS). Around 150 drone delivery routes are planned across Himachal Pradesh and Assam over the next 2-3 months.
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India Post Launches First Drone Mail Delivery Corridor: Mandi to Rehardhar, Himachal Pradesh — 2 Hours to 7 Minutes
Key Points
- Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced the launch of India Post's first drone-based mail and parcel delivery service on the Mandi–Rehardhar route in Himachal Pradesh (~12 km)
- The drone service reduces transit time from over 2 hours to just 7 minutes, with real-time tracking and eco-friendly operations
- The initiative was driven by feedback from Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS)
- Around 150 drone delivery routes are planned across Himachal Pradesh and Assam over the next 2-3 months
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• India Post: 1st drone mail corridor: Mandi → Rehardhar, HP (~12 km); transit 2 hrs → 7 minutes • Minister: Jyotiraditya Scindia (Communications + DoNER); initiative from GDS feedback • Expansion: ~150 drone routes in HP + Assam (next 2-3 months) • DoP (Dept of Posts): Ministry of Communications; India Post: postal delivery since 1766
