Postal Union

Published : 28-12-2024 | Views : 0

By : nirajexplorers

    UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION (UPU) 

Postal Union.
• India Post, world’s largest postal network is also observing 170 years of its formation. 
Universal Postal Union (UPU)
• Established as General Postal Union on October 9, 1874, through Treaty of Bern.
o Second oldest international organization after International Telecommunication Union (ITU), formed in 1865.
o World Post Day is celebrated on anniversary of establishment of UPU. 
• HQ: Bern, Switzerland.
• Members: 192 countries. India is one it’s oldest and most active members.
• UPU is a United Nations specialized agency.