Following the abrogation of Article 370, parcel delivery and e-commerce services have improved significantly in Jammu and Kashmir as the India Post parcel hub in Srinagar has become fully functional.
In the absence of parcel hub, people were facing several obstacles due to lack of e-commerce services in the city. India post parcel hub, which was inaugurated in January this year, has added new facilities including district-wise sorting, new weighing machines and online booking of the parcels.
Aquib Sultan, a resident of Srinagar said the facility should have come to the city earlier. “It has happened now and people are finding it very convenient. The e-commerce facility will help enhance the business potential in Kashmir valley,” he said.
Farhan Ahmad, another resident, said it has become very convenient for the customers. “If the administration keeps on taking such decisions for the civilians, it will be good for everyone. It will be easy to send and collect the parcels. The facility has made things easier for us in the pandemic,” Ahmad said.
Muhammad Yousuf, who also resides in Srinagar, said that earlier they had to stand in long queues but after the introduction of online services, it has become easier for everyone.
Kashmir valley has witnessed rapid progress with the inauguration of new facilities and services in the past year.