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Scindia to lead Indian Delegation at Universal Postal Congress in Dubai

Published: Sep 09, 2025

By TIOLCorplaws News Service

NEW DELHI, SEP 09, 2025: MINISTER of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Government of India, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, will lead a delegation to the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai, UAE, where India is poised to champion innovation, financial inclusion, and global collaboration within the postal sector. A key highlight of India's participation will be the anticipated launch of the groundbreaking UPI-UPU Integration project.

UPI-UPU Integration: A Revolutionary Step Towards Modern Remittances

The UPI-UPU Integration project represents a transformative initiative to revolutionize cross-border remittances to India. This collaboration, spearheaded by the Department of Posts (DoP), NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), and the UPU, aims to seamlessly integrate India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with the UPU Interconnection Platform (IP). This integration promises to create a secure, efficient, and affordable channel for the Indian diaspora to send money home, benefiting millions of families and driving economic growth.

Highlights for the Congress:

- Ministerial Address: Jyotiraditya M. Scindia is expected to deliver a keynote address during the Congress, outlining India's vision for a modern, trusted, and inclusive postal ecosystem. The address will highlight India's commitment to leveraging technology to enhance postal services and promote financial inclusion globally.

- UPI-UPU Integration Launch: The official launch of the UPI-UPU Integration project is anticipated to be a key event during the Congress, showcasing the power of collaboration and innovation in transforming cross-border payments.

- Engagement with Member Countries: The Indian delegation will actively engage with representatives from 192 member countries to share India's expertise, explore potential partnerships, and promote the adoption of innovative solutions within the postal sector.

- Advocacy for a Progressive Agenda: India is expected to advocate for a progressive agenda for the Dubai Cycle, emphasizing the importance of technology adoption, sustainable practices, and equitable access to postal services for all.

- India Offers Candidature for Key Universal Postal Union Councils: India has offered its candidature for the Council of Administration and the Postal Operations Council of the Universal Postal Union, seeking support for meaningful partnerships focused on delivering at scale, driving digital transformation, and promoting sustainability with the aim to contribute towards a level playing field in global commerce, capacity building while learning from global peers to further strengthen international postal cooperation.

"India is committed to working with the global postal community to build a more connected, inclusive, and sustainable future," said Vandita Kaul, Secretary, Department of Posts, Government of India. "The UPU Congress provides an invaluable platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing, and we look forward to contributing to the success of this important event."

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