The festival of Raksha bandhan holds immense significance in India, as even today people consider it a must to express their affection in a traditional manner.
Year after year, Department of Posts plays an important role in delivering rakhis and rakhi gifts.
Keeping in view the significance of the festival, Sachin Pilot, Union Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology has directed the Department of Posts to make special arrangements for timely delivery of Rakhis by the post offices in the country.
Pilot said special postal facilities will be extended to the Army and Paramilitary Jawans serving the nation in remote and border areas of the country.
