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Brief history
The PIN Code system was introduced in
India by Shriram Bhikaji Velankar, who had served as an additional secretary in
the Union ministry of communications. Its implementation began from August 15,
1972, with the objective of simplifying the sorting of mails, speeding up mail
transmission and delivery.
The need for
such a system was realised due to the confusion resulting from the duplication
of names of various places across the country, the use of multiple languages to
write addresses, and different ways in which the name of a place could be
spelt. For example, in Tamil Nadu, names like Mettur and Aathur are very
common. PIN codes help postmen deliver the letters to right people.
Mr. Shriram
Bhikaji Velankar was a Sanskrit Pandit and a strong practitioner of Pali
language. He expired on 1st April 1999.
1) https://www.hindustantimes.com/…/story-1yTxGBZFZ64QqlSwZ0ZO…
2) https://twitter.com/vinay1011/status/613738417378037764
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