Postal Training Centre (PTC), Guwahati has launched the first-ever International Short Training Programme for Bhutan Post officials under the India–Bhutan Postal Cooperation MoU (2026).

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• The Postal Training Centre, Guwahati, under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, has begun a two-week international training programme for officials of Bhutan Post. 
• It is the first training batch from Bhutan and makes PTC Guwahati the only Postal Training Centre in India to conduct such a programme.

Key Highlights

• The programme operates under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Postal Cooperation, signed between India Post and Bhutan Post during the visit of the Secretary (Posts), Government of India, to Bhutan in March 2026.
• The initiative is spearheaded by the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India, in collaboration with Bhutan Post.
• The programme aims to strengthen institutional cooperation, build professional capacity, promote knowledge sharing, and exchange global best practices in postal administration.

Areas of Cooperation under the MoU

• Postal operations and service delivery.
• Technology development and digital transformation.
• Capacity building and professional training.
• Logistics and postal connectivity between the two countries.
• Philately (stamp collection and postal heritage).
• Knowledge exchange and administrative collaboration.

Exam Hook (Prelims)

Consider the following statements regarding the India–Bhutan Postal Cooperation MoU:

1. It was signed in 2026 to strengthen cooperation between India Post and Bhutan Post.
2. The cooperation includes technology development, logistics connectivity, philately, and capacity building.
3. Postal Training Centre, Guwahati is the only Postal Training Centre in India conducting the first training programme for Bhutan Post officials.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 only

Ans: C

One-Line Wrap

The India–Bhutan Postal Cooperation initiative strengthens regional connectivity, institutional capacity, and the long-standing partnership between the two neighbouring countries through modern and people-centric postal services.