Gaurav Gogoi Appeals to Reverse India Post's Book Packet Service Withdrawal

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has urged the government to reverse the decision to discontinue India Post's book packet service. Gogoi highlights the adverse effects on readers, especially in remote areas, where the service was an affordable means to access books, impacting education and personal growth.

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has called for the reconsideration of the government's decision to discontinue India Post's book packet service. This move, he argues, imposes unnecessary hardship on the literary community and affects millions of Indians who rely on this service for educational and personal growth purposes.

In a letter addressed to Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Gogoi emphasized that the service was crucial for readers in smaller towns and villages. Often the most accessible and cost-effective means to receive books, the withdrawal in favor of more expensive alternatives drastically limits accessibility, particularly impacting small publishers and niche markets.

Gogoi cautioned that the new postal rates seriously threaten access to literature, primarily affecting rural and remote areas. He urged the reversal of the decision, underscoring its vital role in fostering a literate and informed society while calling for immediate governmental intervention to preserve affordable access to books.

(With inputs from agencies.)