CEPT Marks First Anniversary of APT 2.0 Rollout: Present and Former GMs Praise Team Efforts
CEPT Celebrates First Anniversary of APT 2.0 Rollout; GM Chandrashekar Kakumanu and Former GM Saravanan P M Congratulate Team
The Centre for Excellence in Postal Technology (CEPT) celebrated the first anniversary of the production rollout of APT 2.0, marking a major milestone in the digital transformation journey of the Department of Posts.
It was exactly one year ago that the production rollout of APT commenced at Ittigegud Sub Office, Mysuru, initiating one of the most significant technology transformations in India Post.
On the occasion, both the present General Manager Shri Chandrashekar Kakumanu and erstwhile General Manager Shri Saravanan P M extended heartfelt congratulations to the entire CEPT team for the successful rollout, stabilization, and expansion of the APT platform across the country.
A Historic Technological Transformation
APT 2.0 marked a major shift for India Post from:
Vendor-dependent systems
Monolithic proprietary applications
to a modern platform based on:
Open-source technologies
Microservices architecture
Scalable and flexible digital systems
The transition has been described as a watershed moment in the modernization of the Department of Posts.
Rollout Across 1.7 Lakh Post Offices
Over the last one year, CEPT successfully completed the rollout of APT across nearly 1.7 lakh post offices throughout India.
The platform has also achieved:
Greater operational stability
Improved performance
Continuous addition of new functionalities
Enhanced user experience
The efforts made during the stabilization phase were widely appreciated by the leadership.
GM Chandrashekar Kakumanu Appreciates CEPT Staff
Present GM Shri Chandrashekar Kakumanu congratulated the entire CEPT team on the special occasion and described it as a proud and memorable milestone for both CEPT and the Department of Posts.
He appreciated the dedication, teamwork, professionalism, and relentless efforts of the CEPT staff in making APT a success. He noted that the achievements of the platform were possible only because of the commitment and sincerity demonstrated by every member of the CEPT family.
He further highlighted that CEPT’s efforts significantly reduced operational stress and workload across the Department and strengthened technological service delivery for field offices and customers alike.
Special appreciation was extended to the technical teams for their:
Continuous support
Late-night fixes
Stabilization efforts
Innovation and field support
Former GM Saravanan P M Congratulates CEPT Team
Erstwhile GM Shri Saravanan P M also conveyed heartfelt congratulations to the CEPT staff on the first anniversary of the APT rollout.
In his message, he recalled that the production rollout of APT began at Ittigegud SO, Mysuru and described it as a landmark achievement in India Post’s digital journey.
He thanked the entire CEPT team for their relentless efforts during the rollout and stabilization phase and appreciated the successful migration to an open-source and microservices-based architecture.
He also encouraged all CEPT branches to celebrate the achievement and acknowledged that the successful launch and stabilization of APT deserved recognition and celebration.
Technology Empowering the Department
The leadership emphasized that the impact of APT is clearly visible in the field, where the platform has helped improve operational efficiency, reduce workload, and enhance customer service.
The contributions of CEPT teams were recognised as instrumental in:
Strengthening digital infrastructure
Supporting field offices
Improving departmental efficiency
Enabling better public service delivery
A Proud Milestone for CEPT
The first anniversary of APT 2.0 stands as a proud achievement for CEPT and the Department of Posts. The success reflects the capability of India Post to build and manage large-scale indigenous digital platforms with stability and innovation.
The occasion concluded with heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to every member of the CEPT family for their dedication and contribution toward making APT 2.0 a grand success.
