Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw who holds the Railways, Communications, Electronics and IT portfolios inaugurated India’s first 3D printed post office built up in an area of 1,021 square feet at Cambridge layout. The work was completed in 45 days.
After the inauguration, Vaishnaw said: “The spirit of development, the spirit of developing our own technology, the spirit of doing something which was considered impossible in the earlier times. That’s the defining feature of these times.”
Welcoming the development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: “Every Indian would be proud to see India’s first 3D printed Post Office at Cambridge Layout, Bengaluru. A testament to our nation’s innovation and progress, it also embodies the spirit of a self-reliant India. Compliments to those who have worked hard in ensuring the Post Office’s completion.”
The construction of the building was done by Larsen Toubro Limited and the technical guidance was provided by IIT Madras. This unique initiative is a time saving and cost-effective also a viable alternative to conventional building practices.
