Universal Postal Union
Why it Matters?
India was re-elected to the Universal Postal Union’s Council of Administration (CA) and Postal Operations Council (POC) at the 28th Congress in Dubai. This highlights India’s leadership in postal reforms, digital innovations (like DigiPIN, UPI remittances), and global cooperation.
What You Should Know?
The Universal Postal Union (UPU) is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
It was established in 1874 and is headquartered in Bern, Switzerland.
The UPU coordinates international postal policies and promotes cooperation among postal services.
It has four main bodies: the Congress, Council of Administration (CA), Postal Operations Council (POC), and International Bureau.
The Congress is the supreme decision-making body and meets every four years.
The UPU sets standards for international mail exchange and promotes digital transformation.
India has been a member of the UPU since 1876.