What if a post office didn’t look like a post office at all? What if it looked more like a cool student lounge with Wi-Fi, art walls, study spaces, vending machines, and quick tech-powered services? Well, that is exactly what has just happened at IIT Delhi and Delhi University, where two of India’s oldest campus post offices have been completely redesigned for Gen-Z.
Delhi’s Post Offices Get A Gen-Z Makeover
This transformation is part of a national plan by India Post to make post offices more relevant, more exciting, and more useful for young people. Forty-six campus post offices across India will be revamped by December 15, and the ones at IIT Delhi and DU are among the very first.
The post office at IIT Delhi has been reborn from the ground up. The moment you walk in, it feels modern, bright, and student-friendly in every way. Forget dull walls, here, you’ll find better lighting and a layout that feels welcoming. With excellent Wi-Fi connectivity, you can literally sit here, send mail, and finish your assignment at the same time.
According to NewsOnAir, the IIT Fine Arts Society has filled the walls with student-created art, giving the whole place a fun, campus vibe. The students even get Speed Post services at lower rates!
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DU Campus Revives Its Postal Space
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For more than 50 years, students have been served by Delhi University‘s post office. After renovations, it is now a multipurpose, youth-friendly area. Students can come here to study, unwind, and create, in addition to sending mail and packages. The post office has a cafe-like atmosphere and a small library thanks to its cosy seating, snacks, and digital connectivity.
Ten people can comfortably sit in the room, making it perfect for quick meetings or group discussions. There’s also a noticeboard for sharing campus events, competitions, and opportunities. The idea behind this revamp of post offices is to simply bring Gen-Z students back into the post office by turning it into a space they’ll actually enjoy.
With IIT Delhi and DU now upgraded, India Post hopes many more young people will rediscover the charm of the postal world.
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