The government has launched 'Gyan Post,' a new scheme for reducing the cost of delivery of educational, social, cultural, and religious books through post offices across the country. The 'Gyan Post' service will be offered in all departmental post offices throughout India from May 1.

As per The Ministry of Communications, this service highlights India Post's continued focus on promoting education and making learning materials available to students in all parts of the country. 'Gyan Post' is meant to enable the distribution of textbooks, study guides, and cultural books, reaching as far as possible into villages and towns.

Union Minister Scindia has said that "with the new education policy and syllabus, 'Gyan Post' is an important delivery vehicle to ensure that learning reaches everyone."

About 'Gyan Post'

'Gyan Post' will encourage learning and knowledge-sharing through providing cost-effective ways of dispatching books and printed study materials through India's large postal network. The price will be so structured as to make access broader.

Books and study materials posted through 'Gyan Post' will be traceable and carried through surface modes to provide cost-effective transportation. The service has very reasonable rates, which begin at Rs 20 for packets weighing a maximum of 300 grams and a maximum of Rs 100 for packets weighing up to 5 kilograms (taxes included).

They only qualify for 'Gyan Post' if they are non-commercial educational material. Books of commercial or business publications, or which have advertisements (with the exception of occasional announcements or lists of books), are not acceptable. The name of the printer or publisher should be included in each book according to the conditions stipulated by the ministry.

With 'Gyan Post,' India Post reiterates its long-standing commitment to public service, assisting in narrowing the education gap one book at a time. By bringing learning materials closer and more affordable, India Post reinforces its tradition of empowering individuals and communities nationwide.