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India Post Traking Information

To provide comprehensive tracking information for India Post shipments, here's a detailed guide on how to track your consignment and understand various status updates:

Obtain Your Tracking Number: When you send a parcel or letter via India Post, you receive a receipt with a unique consignment or tracking number. This number is essential for tracking your shipment.
Visit the India Post Tracking Page: Open your web browser and go to the India Post Tracking Page.
Enter Your Tracking Number: On the tracking page, locate the search box labeled "Consignment Number." Enter your tracking number in the provided field.
Submit Your Tracking Request: Click the "Track Now" button or press "Enter" on your keyboard. The system will process your request and display the current status of your shipment.

India Post History

Early Beginnings

Postal services date back to ancient times with runners carrying messages. During the Mughal era, a rudimentary postal system known as "Dak Chowki" was established.
British Era
- 1837: East India Company started postal services with Bombay and Calcutta as main centers.
- 1854: Indian Post Office Act established the Department of Posts and Telegraphs.
- 1861: First postage stamp of India, the "Scinde Dawk," was issued in Sindh.
Post-Independence
- 1950s-60s: Introduction of airmail and parcel services to meet growing demands.
- 1969: Launch of Postal Life Insurance (PLI) to provide insurance cover.
Modern Developments
- 1990s-Present: Embraced modernization with Electronic Money Order (eMO) and core banking solutions.
- 2018: Launch of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) to provide banking services.
- Integration with e-commerce logistics to support online retail deliveries.
Current Status
- Operates one of the largest postal networks globally, with over 150,000 post offices.
- Diverse services include mail, financial services, and retail services.
- Focus on enhancing customer experience through improved tracking systems and digital services.

India Post Services

Postal Services

Mail Services: Handling letters, postcards, and printed matter.
Parcel Services: Transporting parcels and packages domestically and internationally.
Speed Post: Express delivery service for time-sensitive documents and parcels.

Financial Services

Savings Schemes: Includes savings accounts, recurring deposits, fixed deposits, and various small savings schemes.
Money Transfer: Domestic money transfer services like India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) and International Money Transfer Services (IMTS).

Philately

India Post promotes philately (stamp collecting) and issues commemorative and definitive stamps on various themes.

E-commerce Services

India Post plays a crucial role in supporting e-commerce by providing logistics and delivery services for online retailers and customers.

Tracking Services

India Post offers online tracking facilities where customers can track their parcels and consignments. You can track your India Post shipment by visiting their official tracking page and entering your consignment number.

Customer Service

India Post has a dedicated customer service department to handle inquiries, complaints, and provide assistance related to postal and financial services.

Modernization and Technology

India Post has been modernizing its services by integrating technology for better tracking, management, and customer convenience. They also provide online payment facilities and mobile apps for tracking and other services.

India Post Tracking Status

During the entire shipment process, India Post helps you track every move of your parcel. These shipment alerts are displayed to you in the form of tracking status, through which you can easily detect real-time progress. These statuses offer information, including transit points, current routes, expected delivery date, and any important event that might hinder the delivery.

Below are descriptions of some of these prominent statuses.

Tracking Status	Description
Item Booked	Your shipment has been registered and booked at the origin post office.
Item Dispatched	Your shipment has been dispatched from the origin post office and is on its way to the next sorting facility or destination.
In Transit	Your shipment is currently in transit between post offices or sorting facilities.
Item Received at Sorting Facility	Your shipment has arrived at a sorting facility for further processing.
Item Bagged	Your shipment has been packed in a mailbag for dispatch to the next location.
Out for Delivery	Your shipment has reached the destination post office and is out for delivery to the recipient.
Item Delivered	Your shipment has been successfully delivered to the recipient.
Delivery Attempted	Delivery was attempted but was not successful. This could be due to the recipient not being available or other reasons. A re-attempt may be made.
Item Returned to Sender	If the shipment could not be delivered for some reason (e.g., incorrect address), it might be returned to the sender.

Frequently Asked Questions

India Post, also known as the Department of Posts (DoP), is the government-operated postal system in India. It provides mail, parcel, financial, and retail services across the country.

India Post operates one of the largest postal networks in the world, with over 150,000 post offices spread across urban and rural areas of India.

India Post offers a wide range of services including mail services (letters, postcards), parcel services (domestic and international), financial services (savings schemes, money transfer), and retail services (stamp sales, postal stationery).

Popular savings schemes include Post Office Savings Account, Recurring Deposit (RD), Fixed Deposit (FD), Public Provident Fund (PPF), Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS), and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) for girl child.

IPPB is a subsidiary of India Post that offers full-fledged banking services including savings accounts, current accounts, money transfer, and digital payments. It aims to provide banking services to the unbanked population.

Money can be sent domestically using services like Electronic Money Order (eMO) or Instant Money Order (iMO). For international transfers, India Post offers International Money Transfer Services (IMTS).

Yes, India Post provides life insurance through Postal Life Insurance (PLI) and Rural Postal Life Insurance (RPLI) schemes, which offer life cover with savings options and benefits.