India Post inaugurated Gujarat’s first Gen-Z themed revamped Post Office at IIT Gandhinagar
IIT Gandhinagar becomes Gujarat’s first Gen-Z themed Post Office, offering a range of youth-centric services
Gandhinagar, India Post has taken a major step toward modernization by inaugurating Gujarat’s first Gen-Z themed, revamped IIT Gandhinagar Post Office —transformed under a nationwide initiative to connect more closely with Generation Z. This initiative, guided by the vision of the Hon’ble Union Minister of Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, aims to re-imagine Post Offices as vibrant, student-centric, technology-enabled spaces that truly resonate with young citizens. This transformation is part of a national initiative covering Revamp of 46 existing Post Offices located within educational campuses by 15th of December.
The Gen-Z themed revamped IIT Gandhinagar Post Office was inaugurated on 5th December, 2025 by the Chief Postmaster General, Gujarat Circle Shri Ganesh V. Sawaleshwarkar, and Director, IIT Gandhinagar Prof. Rajat Moona in the esteemed presence of General Manager (Finance) Dr. Rajeev Kandpal and Postmaster General, North Gujarat Region Shri Krishna Kumar Yadav. To mark the occasion, a Special Cover on “IITGN: First Gen Z Themed Post Office of Gujarat’’ and a permanent pictorial cancellation of the IIT Gandhinagar Post Office were also released.
On this occasion, Chief Postmaster General Shri Ganesh V. Sawaleshwarkar said that the IIT Gandhinagar Post Office has been designed keeping in mind the needs, creativity, modern outlook, and technological expectations of today’s youth. Its look and feel fully reflect Gen-Z vibes and culture. The redesigned has been carried out with the active participation of IIT Students from the IIT Gandhinagar, whose ideas have shaped the murals, interior themes, and promotional material—giving the Post Office a distinct youth-driven identity.
Director IIT Gandhinagar, Prof. Rajat Moona appreciated the Department of Posts for this Gen-Z Post Office initiative and expressed hope that the maximum number of students would benefit from the Department of Posts’ services and the modern facilities offered. The “Tree of Life of IITGN” mural, created by IIT Gandhinagar students in Post Office, highlights the rich avian diversity found on the IITGN campus. The artwork features a flourishing tree adorned with the very birds that inhabit the institute’s natural surroundings, symbolising IIT Gandhinagar’s deep connection with its vibrant ecosystem.
Postmaster General Shri Krishna Kumar Yadav told that modern amenities such as Wi-Fi, cafeteria, a mini-library, Parcels, Gyan Post, Parcel Packaging Services, Philately, Post Office Savings Scheme, Postal Life Insurance, India Post Payments Bank, Speed Post discounts for Students, QR-based digital payment facilities in Gen Z IIT Post Office makes it more contemporary and accessible. The revamped IIT Gandhinagar Post Office now stands as a symbol of youth empowerment, institutional collaboration, and public-service modernization.
IIT students and the relevant faculty were also felicitated for their contribution in designing the IIT Gandhinagar Post Office as Gujarat’s first Gen-Z themed revamped Post Office.
On this occasion, Director Postal Services (HQ) Shri Surekh Raghunathan, Sr. Superintendent, Railway Mail Service Shri Piyush Rajak, Senior Superintendent of Gandhinagar Shri Shishir Kumar, Dy. Superintendent Shri M M Prajapati, Shri SK Verma, Assistant Director Shri Varis M. Vahora, Shri Ritul Gandhi, Assistant Superintendent Shri H N Kantar, Shri Bhavin Prajapati, Shri Ronak Shah and Inspector Shri V K Prajapati, Shri Chirag Suthar, Postmaster Shri Sintu Kumar Jaiswal and from IIT Gandhingar Prof. Abhay Raj Gautam, Prof. Manish Kumar, Prof. Harmeet Singh, Registrar Shri Prem Kumar along with other officials and students were present.
