India Post-Flipkart Pact for Last-Mile E-commerce Delivery
Why in the news
The postal department is teaming up with an online marketplace to speed up parcel delivery, using its network that reaches towns and villages alike.
Key facts
- Parties: Department of Posts (India Post) and Flipkart.
- Role of India Post: last-mile delivery for prepaid and Cash on Delivery (COD) orders.
- Coverage: both urban and rural regions.
- Tech features: OTP-based delivery authentication and real-time tracking.
- Also promised: better operational coordination.
Exam angle
- Abbreviation: DoP stands for Department of Posts.
- Key terms: last-mile delivery, COD, OTP authentication.
- Sector: e-commerce logistics.