NEW DELHI: India's largest IT services company Tata Consultancy Services TCS ) said it has deployed an integrated solution for India Post that has helped modernise a network of more than 1.5 lakh post offices in the country.In 2013, the Mumbai-based company had announced receiving an over Rs 1,100- crore multi-year contract from the Department of Posts (DoP) for an end-to-end IT modernisation programme.The partnership was aimed at equipping India Post with modern technologies and systems to enable it to offer more services to the customers in an effective manner. "At the heart of this transformation is the Core System Integration (CSI) program designed and implemented by TCS. "An important objective of the transformation is to use the department's nation-wide reach to drive financial inclusion and accessibility of citizen services in remote areas. "We are proud to have partnered with the Department of Posts in this pioneering, mission mode initiative to build a world class, future-ready digital platform that the nation can be proud of. With this, the department can offer smart postal services, enriched customer experiences, and innovative value-added services to the citizens of India," he added.

Source: Economic Times April 21, 2019 08:26 UTC