India Post Opens Karnataka’s First Gen Z-Themed Post Office in Bengaluru

Speaking at the event, Ms. Surya, IPoS, Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Bengaluru West Division, said the space was conceptualised and executed with active student participation.

India Post has unveiled Karnataka’s first Gen Z-themed revamped post office at the Achit Nagar Post Office, located within the Acharya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, marking a significant step towards modernising postal services to align with the needs and preferences of younger generations.

Designed as a youth-centric and technology-enabled space, the Gen Z Post Office reimagines the traditional post office into a vibrant, interactive environment that blends digital access, creative design and community engagement. The initiative reflects India Post’s effort to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving digital era while remaining rooted in public service.

The redesigned post office features a work café-style interior equipped with free Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, laptop and mobile charging points, and a coffee vending machine. A dedicated “Book-booth” stocked with books and board games encourages reading and recreation, while student-created artwork displayed across the space captures the essence of Bengaluru, India Post and the Acharya Institute. Together, these elements create a welcoming, student-friendly atmosphere that promotes both productivity and social interaction.

To support digital-first usage, the facility offers a Self-Booking Kiosk and QR code-enabled instant payment options, catering to the ease-of-use expectations and DIY spirit of Gen Z users. A “MyStamp” counter allows visitors to design and print personalised stamps, giving a contemporary touch to India Post’s long-standing tradition of commemorative philately.

The Gen Z Post Office was officially inaugurated on December 17, 2025, by Mr. Prakash, IPoS, Chief Postmaster General, Karnataka Postal Circle, in the presence of Dr. Bhagirathi V, Director (Academics), Acharya Group of Institutions. To mark the occasion, a Picture Postcard with a special cancellation was released.

Speaking at the event, Ms. Surya, IPoS, Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Bengaluru West Division, said the space was conceptualised and executed with active student participation. She noted that the initiative follows the motto “Of the students, by the students, for the students”, ensuring the design reflects Gen Z values of accessibility, creativity and collaboration. She added that the post office also offers on-campus parcel packaging services, helping students save time, reduce stress and safely ship their belongings directly from their place of study.

India Post plans to roll out similar Gen Z-themed post offices across educational institutions nationwide, aiming to make postal services more accessible, engaging and future-ready. By integrating technology, design and authentic youth participation, India Post is repositioning itself from a traditional communication channel into a modern, connected and student-centric service hub.