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Recently, the department of Posts has introduced ‘Gyan Post’, service to deliver educational books.
About Gyan Post Service
- It is a dedicated postal service for affordable delivery of educational, cultural, social and religious books.
- This initiative aligns with the objectives of the New Education Policy (NEP) and aims to bridge the educational divide by making printed educational material more accessible and affordable across India, including remote and rural areas.
- It is operational through all Departmental post offices and is offering a traceable surface mail service for eligible book packets.
Salient Features of ‘Gyan Post’
- It is available at all Departmental Post Offices w.e.f. 01 May 2025.
- It will deliver non-commercial printed educational content only.
- Minimum rate: 20 for packets up to 300 grams.
- Maximum rate: 100 for packets up to 5 kilograms (excluding applicable taxes).
- A tracking facility will be available to ensure transparency and reliability.
- Strict eligibility: Only books without commercial ads or promotional content are accepted. Each item must bear the name of the printer or publisher.
- Books and printed educational materials sent under ‘Gyan Post’ will be trackable and transported through surface mode to ensure cost-effective delivery.
Source: NA
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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