100th N-Gen Post Office opened in Shillong

By  News On Air   May 05, 2026

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M Scindia today virtually inaugurated the 100th N-Gen Post Office of India Post at North-Eastern Hill University in Shillong. The facility has been developed as a modern, youth-centric postal space aimed at serving students, faculty members, and campus residents.

Addressing the gathering, Mr Scindia said that India Post is evolving in line with the aspirations of a young and dynamic nation. He noted that the N-Gen initiative reflects a broader vision of transforming traditional post offices into vibrant, digitally enabled, and citizen-centric service hubs. 

The Minister highlighted that the initiative focuses on outreach to youth, with such post offices being set up within educational institutions to create contemporary, student-friendly environments. These facilities offer modern amenities including free Wi-Fi, QR-based booking and payment systems, dedicated student service counters, and concessional parcel and mail services, while also promoting the tradition of letter writing.