The initiative follows the encouraging public response to the recent extension of working hours at the Lal Chowk Head Post Office, which is also functioning from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Chief Postmaster General, Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, Col. Sagar Hanuman Singh, IPoS, visited the Floating Post Office along with Director Postal Services Prateek and Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Srinagar Postal Division, Adam Mohi U Din.
During the visit, the officers reviewed the facilities and interacted with customers, tourists and members of the public to understand their requirements. Considering the considerable footfall at Nehru Park and the demand for postal services beyond regular office hours, the department decided to extend the facility’s working hours.
Speaking on the occasion, Col. Sagar Hanuman Singh said the decision aims to provide greater convenience to customers, tourists and the local population. He reiterated the department’s commitment to making postal services more accessible, customer-friendly and responsive to public needs.
Director Postal Services Prateek said the initiative reflects the department’s continued efforts to improve service delivery and provide greater flexibility in accessing postal facilities.
He said the Floating Post Office is not only an important postal facility but also a distinctive attraction for tourists visiting Kashmir. The extended timings will enable local residents, tourists, houseboat operators and other visitors to access postal services at more convenient hours.
Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Srinagar Postal Division, Adam Mohi U Din, said the encouraging response to the extension of working hours at Lal Chowk Head Post Office had reinforced the need to improve public access to postal services.
He also informed that the department is exploring the possibility of extending the working hours of more post offices in the region in the coming days. (KDC)
