CHENNAI: For realising Tamil Nadu’s vision of a $1 trillion economy by 2030, the Dak Ghar Niryat Kendras could play a major role. Catering mostly to MSMEs and rural industries, these kendras have already generated an export value of Rs 3.11 crore, said the chief postmaster general, Tamil Nadu circle, J Charukesi. The kendras have 315 registered exporters as of date.
“Till August, 49 Dak Ghar Niryat Kendras were operational in the state and now it has 65 kendras which is likely to be expanded by the end of the financial year,” says G Natarajan, postmaster general, Chennai city region. Neeraj PS, assistant postmaster general (business development) said Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra serves as a one-stop destination for exporters, providing comprehensive assistance and streamlined processes for export-related documentation, logistics, customs procedures and packing. “We are trying to popularise them through influencers and others,” he said.
The postal department is celebrating National Postal Week from Monday. Charukesi said the celebrations have been designed in line with the emerging role of India Post in the socioeconomic development of the country and the theme is ‘Together for Trust’. To a query on whether India Post is looking at drones to deliver mail, she said it is a policy decision to be taken by the Centre. Drones have been used in Gujarat during Covid-19, she added.