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Indian postman to don a new look
September 03, 2004 14:43 IST
The department of posts has decided to change the colour of uniform worn by postmen and Group D staff in the field units from khaki to blue. The change will take effect from October 1, 2004.
The department, which is in its 150th year, has issued orders to this effect, an official statement said on Friday.
The new attire for male employees will be dark blue trousers and light blue full sleeves shirt. Female employees will have light blue colour sarees with dark blue border. The ladies will also have the option of wearing a blue kameez, dark blue salwar and dupatta. The departmental logo will also be affixed on the uniform.
This meets a long-standing demand of the postmen and is aimed at giving them a 'smart and corporate' look. However, the old uniforms will also continue to be worn by the staff till the stocks get exhausted.
Postmen are enthusiastic about their new attire. Some of them said in their khaki dress, they are mistaken for constables. Secondly, the texture of the material was not suitable for field duty during the summer.