New uniform for Postmen, MTS staff launched

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New Delhi : The Department of Posts has redesigned the uniform for Postmen (both male and female) and Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) cadre in consultation with National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi.

The uniform has been redesigned keeping in view the functionality, comfort and durability. The uniform will provide a strong brand identity of the Department of Posts as it provides for easy identification of postmen staff, according to a PIB release. The Department enjoys credibility and respect through the field operatives that is the postmen. He is the face of the Department as he delivers letters and parcels to every door. Therefore, it is important that the uniform he wears, which identifies him with the Department, should be such that he stands out.

As per the recommendation of 7^th CPC, the Government has decided to provide Rs 5,000 as dress allowance per year. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) under the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises has agreed to provide dresses for the postmen from its outlets in each district of the country. The Postmen can purchase dresses from outlets of KVIC from the dress allowances provided to them.

Minister for Communications Manoj Sinha launched the redesigned uniform for postmen/postwomen and MTS in New Delhi in the presence of Minister of State (I/C) for MSME Giriraj Singh. The 90,000 postmen/postwomen, Mail Guard, Multi Tasking Staff will benefit from the redesigned uniform.