Postal service amidst telecommunication revolution still acts as a one-stop-shop for all postal requirements with its wide presence from metros to far off areas. Indian Postal services help people maximize every opportunity by backing them with reliable, on-time and value-for-money services incessantly. Inclusion of ICT initiatives has boosted quality and efficient postal services. Various ICT enabled programs have turned the complex mechanism of Postal service into more effective and customer centric. Read our Lead story to know more about this. In the Guest Column, Sh. Sailesh Singh, Secretary IT, Government of Jharkhand, shares his experience and views in the implementation of major turn key ICT projects in the state of Jharkhand. We also carry an informative interview with Sh. Pradipta Kumar Mohapatra, Secretary IT, Government of Orissa wherein he discusses the successful roll out of e-Procurement system as well as various initiatives taken by the State Govt. to promote the growth of e-Governance in the region. Karnataka using Open Source Digital Repository Software for storing and retrieving High Court judgments, Rainfall Monitoring System, a transformation from manual to online system in Orissa, and CPIS enhancing administrative functions in Manipur are the highlights of our Products & Services Section. Software Engineering as a catalyzing factor for successful government project implementation is also discussed in Perspective section this time. In the 'From the States/UTs section', we have covered the ICT initiatives in the State of Madhya Pradesh and Orissa. ICT initiatives in Hamir Pur District of Himachal Pradesh, Upper Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh, and Palamu District of Jharkhand have also been talked about in 'District Informatics'. All our regular sections viz., Technology Update, National Portal Update, International e-Gov Updates, Cyber Governance, In the News, and Views etc. are there to serve your need to know what's happening in the e-Gov domain around us. Enjoy Reading…