Minister for Communications & Information Technology Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad has
officially launched India Post's first Android App: Post Info, which is now ready
for download. Centre for Excellence in Postal Technology (CEPT) has designed and
developed this App.
As of now, there exists 5 basic functionalities in this application:
1.Tracking of Goods
2.Post Office Search
3.Postage Calculator
4.Insurance Premium Calculator
5.Interest Rates
Tracking feature of this app is being talked about a lot, considering that it will ease the process and transparency will be ensured. The user just needs to enter the 'Article Number' , and after that, the application will provide information such as: The booking timing, timing of dispatch, goods' current location and expected delivery time.