📌 What is APT 2.0? & What is the advantages in IT 2.0?

📌 What is APT 2.0? - Advance Postal Technologies

Part of India Post’s IT Modernization 2.0 Project.
Aims to make postal services:

• Smarter (digitally advanced)
• Faster (efficient processing)
• More Transparent (real-time tracking & updates)

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🔑 Key Features of APT 2.0

🖥️ Digital Platform Upgrade

• Single-window system replacing older platforms like SAP and Darpan.
• Simplifies operations with an all-in-one interface.

💳 UPI-Based Digital Payments

• Accepts payments via QR code scanning.
• Enables cashless transactions for postal services.

📦 End-to-End Consignment Tracking

• Real-time SMS updates for senders and recipients.
• Full visibility of parcel movement from booking to delivery.

🔐 Secure Delivery Confirmation

• OTP (One-Time Password) verification for parcel collection.
• Photo-based proof of delivery for added security.

📍 GPS-Enabled Postmen Tracking

• Live tracking of postmen for accurate delivery updates.
• Ensures faster and more reliable service.

✉️ Self-Booking & Pickup/Drop Services

• Customers can book and schedule pickups online.
• Integrated digital payments for hassle-free transactions.

🎯 Benefits of APT 2.0

✅ Faster processing with a unified digital system.
✅ Enhanced transparency through real-time tracking.
✅ Improved customer experience with UPI payments and self-service options.
✅ Reduced errors with automated confirmations (OTP/photo proof).