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Postal dept revamps 887 ATMs to boost rural access
The Statesman
|January 21, 2026
The Department of Posts has revamped its ATM infrastructure across the country with an aim towards making banking services more accessible and user friendly.
Installed at various post offices, these 887 ATMs are helping citizens access essential banking services close to their homes. The initiative is especially beneficial for people living in rural and underserved areas, thereby supporting the Government’s vision of ensuring financial inclusion through digital transformation, the Ministry of Communications said in
This story is from the January 21, 2026 edition of The Statesman.
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