Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar addresses GDS Sammelan in

Union Minister of State for Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani today addressed the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Sammelan in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and highlighted the historic role of India Post in connecting communities and delivering governance to the last mile.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Pemmasani described GDS employees as the “heartbeat of rural India”, noting that they connect government services with citizens across the country.

“From letters to parcels, from government schemes to banking, from Aadhaar to passport services — you reach every village, every street and every household. Through burning sun and pouring rain, you have been a bridge of trust and a story of service for rural India,” he said while welcoming the GDS community.(updated on 15th march 2026)