The Department of Posts, West Bengal Circle, inaugurated National Postal Week 2026 on October 9, coinciding with World Post Day. Observed under the global theme, “World Post Day: One Postal Network, Infinite Possibilities,” the weeklong initiative emphasizes the postal network’s expanding role, technological integration, and ongoing commitment to citizen-centric service delivery.
The celebrations commenced with a major launch event at the historic Town Hall in Kolkata.
The program was graced by Shri Ashok Kumar, Chief Postmaster General of the West Bengal Circle, alongside Shri Riju Ganguly, Postmaster General (South Bengal Region), and representatives of the Prayag Philatelic Society. A major highlight of the inaugural program was the official release of a Special Cover titled “Durga Puja – Intangible Cultural Heritage”. The event also featured “Philately on the Runway,” an innovative inter-school fashion show showcasing stamp-inspired costume designs, and an award ceremony honoring the Circle winners of the UPU International Letter Writing Competition for Young People 2026.
Throughout the week, postal divisions across the state are hosting product-focused thematic days to highlight different facets of postal operations. The schedule includes:
* October 9: World Post Day
* October 12: Fun with Philately Day
* October 13: Financial Inclusion & CCS Day
* October 14: Mails & Parcels Day
* October 15: Technology & Innovation Day
Reaffirming its focus on operational modernization, administrative synergy, and grassroots outreach, the West Bengal Postal Circle also highlighted several key strategic milestones achieved recently:
Next-Generation Infrastructure: The operationalization of five Next-Generation (N-Gen) Post Offices, featuring modernized layouts and digital infrastructure tailored to engage younger demographics and meet contemporary customer needs.
Healthcare Integration: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of West Bengal to conduct e-KYC verifications, paving the way for direct doorstep delivery of physical Ayushman Bharat cards to beneficiaries across the state.
Green Energy Outreach: An upcoming collaboration with the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) to deliver Speed Post letters directly to farmers and landowners containing the Chief Minister’s message on solar energy initiatives and subsidy schemes.
Express Logistics: Following a strategic rollout of express delivery services, the Circle is currently averaging daily bookings of 1,000 articles for Speed Post 24 documents and 250 articles for Speed Post 24 parcels.
Comprehensive Civic Services: Continuous expansion of essential civic services through regular Aadhaar camps and integrated enrollment and update facilities, particularly focusing on underdeveloped areas and schools for mandatory biometric updation.
