Jammu & Kashmir Gets First Gen Z Post Office

Jammu & Kashmir marked a key milestone in postal modernisation with the inauguration of its first Gen Z Post Office at the AIIMS Vijaypur campus. The initiative is part of the Department of Posts’ wider effort to transform traditional campus post offices into technology-driven, youth-oriented service centres. With this launch, AIIMS Vijaypur has become the first AIIMS in India to host a Gen Z Post Office.

Inauguration at AIIMS Vijaypur Campus

The Gen Z Post Office was inaugurated on 17 December 2025 by Prof. (Dr.) Shakti Kumar Gupta, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of AIIMS Vijaypur, in the presence of Shri D. S. V. R. Murthy, Chief Postmaster General, Jammu & Kashmir Circle, and Shri Shah Nawaz Khan, Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Jammu Postal Division. The event was attended by senior postal officials, faculty members, staff, and students, reflecting strong institutional collaboration.

Vision Behind the Gen Z Post Office

Addressing the gathering, Prof. (Dr.) Shakti Kumar Gupta highlighted that the campus-based Gen Z Post Office reflects AIIMS Vijaypur’s commitment to accessible, modern, and student-friendly public services. The concept is designed to align postal services with the expectations of younger citizens by adopting customer-centric and technology-enabled solutions. The initiative supports the broader goal of making public services more responsive to changing user behaviour.

Features and Youth-Centric Services

The Gen Z Post Office has been conceptualised specifically for Generation Z users. It offers a contemporary ambience, digital payment options, simplified service delivery, and integrated access to postal, banking, and insurance services under one roof. The facility also aims to promote awareness of postal savings schemes, India Post Payments Bank services, and other value-added offerings among students, healthcare professionals, and the wider campus community.

What to Note for Exams?

• AIIMS Vijaypur is the first AIIMS in India to host a Gen Z Post Office.
• The initiative is part of the Department of Posts’ campus modernisation drive.
• Gen Z Post Offices focus on digital, youth-centric service delivery.
• A special postal cancellation was issued on the inaugural day.

Symbol of Modern Postal Transformation

To mark the inauguration and its status as the first Gen Z Post Office in the Jammu & Kashmir Circle, a special postal cancellation was issued and impressed on all outgoing mail from the AIIMS Vijaypur Post Office on the opening day. The initiative underscores India Post’s ongoing transformation into a modern, connected, and future-ready service provider through innovation, inclusivity, and collaboration with leading institutions.