176 postmen get smartphones

176 postmen get smartphones

WSummary: Around 176 postmen have been given mobile phones, including postmasters from Tarn Taran. The system will keep a track of postmen as well as the proper delivery report. Makhan Singh, Senior Superintendent, Post Office, Amritsar division, said, “Our 176 postmen have been given mobiles. Tribune News ServiceAmritsar, July 27Aiming at improving its services to compete with courier firms, the Department of Posts has issued android phones to postmen. Under the system, the delivery data will be uploaded through mobile as soon as the parcel is delivered.

Amritsar, July 27 Aiming at improving its services to compete with courier firms, the Department of Posts has issued android phones to postmen. The system will keep a track of postmen as well as the proper delivery report. Around 176 postmen have been given mobile phones, including postmasters from Tarn Taran. 

Under the system, the delivery data will be uploaded through mobile as soon as the parcel is delivered. The system also ensures digital signature. With this, the department wants to compete with various e-commerce websites and courier services.