
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 17: In an initiative towards modernizing postal services and connecting with the younger generation, the Department of Posts today revamped AIIMS Vijaypur Sub Office (SO) as Gen Z Post Office.Notably, AIIMS Vijaypur is the first AIIMS across India to be upgraded to a Gen Z Post Office, marking a significant milestone both for India Post as well as AIIMS Vijaypur.The Gen Z Post Office was dedicated by Dr Shakti Kumar Gupta, Executive Director and CEO, AIIMS Jammu, and DSVR Murthy, Chief Postmaster General (CPG) J&K Circle, in presence of Shah Nawaz Khan, Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Jammu Postal Division.The ceremony was attended by senior officials from postal and AIIMS Vijaypur, staff members and students of AIIMS Vijaypur. Speaking on the occasion, the dignitaries emphasized that this initiative reflects the Department of Posts’ commitment to transforming traditional post offices into vibrant service hubs aligned with the aspirations of young citizens.The Gen Z Post Office has been conceptualized to cater specifically to the needs and expectations of Generation Z by offering customer-friendly, technology-driven, and innovative postal services. The office features a modern ambience, digital payment options, simplified service delivery, and enhanced access to postal, banking, insurance, and e-commerce services under one roof.On inaugural day, a special cancellation has been provided to the AIIMS Post office Vijaypur to commemorate it for being first Gen Z Post Office of Jammu and Kashmir Circle. All outgoing mails booked from AIIMS Vijaypur Post Office were impressed with this special cancellation.The Gen Z Post Office aims to promote awareness about postal savings schemes, digital banking through India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), and other value-added services among students, healthcare professionals, and the general public associated with AIIMS Vijaypur.