Amaravati, 22 February (HS): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said that Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) remain the backbone of rural logistics and essential service delivery, asserting that technology cannot replace the human touch they provide.

Addressing the Gramin Dak Sewaks Sammelan (Rural Postal Workers’ Conference), the Chief Minister recalled the contribution of rural postal employees during the freedom struggle. He said they delivered newspapers to freedom fighters and ensured financial assistance reached them through money orders at a time when banks did not exist.

“Gramin Dak Sevaks are the backbone of rural logistics and essential service delivery. However advanced technology may become, it can never replace the human touch that you provide,” Naidu said.

He acknowledged the continuing role of rural postal workers in connecting remote villages and facilitating essential communication and services across the state.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Indrani Sarkar