India Post (IP) recently launched its third post office in Antarctica at Bharati Station, coinciding with the 24th Foundation Day of the NCPOR (National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research) in Goa.
Quick facts on India Post:
- India Post functions under the Ministry of Communications and boasts the world’s largest postal network, with over 155,000 post offices.
- The previous post offices established by IP include those at Dakshin Gangotri Station in 1984 and Maitri Station in 1990.
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