Scindia launches UPI–UPU integration at Universal Postal Congress in Dubai

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M Scindia on Tuesday unveiled the UPI–UPU Integration project at the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai, a landmark initiative set to transform cross-border remittances for millions worldwide.

The initiative, developed by the Department of Posts (DoP), NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), and the Universal Postal Union (UPU), integrates India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with the UPU Interconnection Platform (IP), combining the reach of the postal network with the speed and affordability of UPI.

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Calling it “more than a technology launch, but a social compact”, Mr Scindia said, “The reliability of the postal network combined with the speed of UPI means families across borders can send money faster, safer, and at much lower cost. It reaffirms that public infrastructure built for citizens can be linked across borders to serve humanity better.”

He outlined India’s vision for a modern, inclusive postal sector, anchored in four verbs. “To connect through seamless data-driven logistics; to include by delivering affordable digital financial services to every migrant and digital enterprise; to modernise with AI, DigiPIN and machine learning; and to cooperate through South–South partnerships with a UPU-backed technical cell.”

Under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Digital India and working towards a Viksit Bharat, India Post stands as a powerful example of scale and inclusion. Highlighting this, he added, “With Aadhaar, Jan Dhan and India Post Payments Bank, we have opened over 560 million accounts, most in women’s names. India Post delivered over 900 million letters and parcels in the previous year. This is the scale and spirit of inclusion we bring to the global stage.”

Mr Scindia announced financial support, committing USD ten million during this cycle to channel technology into innovation, with special focus on e-commerce and digital payments. Taking forward the motto of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas’, he reiterated how India stands ready with resources, expertise, and friendship.

He also announced India’s candidature for the Council of Administration and the Postal Operations Council of the UPU, reaffirming its commitment to building a connected, inclusive, and sustainable future for the global postal community.