World Post Day is observed each year on October 9 across the world.
About:
The day is celebrated to commemorate the date of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union (UPU).
It was instituted at the 1969 UPU Congress in Tokyo, Japan.
Theme: The theme for World Post Day 2022 is 'Post for Planet'.
Universal Postal Union (UPU): The Universal Postal Union (UPU) was started in 1874 in Switzerland.
India:
The world's first official airmail flight took place in India on February 18, 1911.
The Indian Post Office Act 1898 was passed by the legislature on March 22, 1898. It became active on July 1, 1898.
In Independent India, the first official postal stamp was issued on November 21, 1947. The new stamp depicted the Indian flag with the patriots' slogan 'Jai Hind'.
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