Bengaluru: In a landmark moment for India’s construction and public infrastructure sectors, the country’s first 3D-printed post office was officially inaugurated in Bengaluru’s Cambridge Layout on Friday.
The innovative building was constructed by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) using robotic 3D-concrete printing technology, with technical support from IIT Madras. Measuring approximately 1,100 square feet, the structure was completed in just 45 days — a fraction of the 6–8 months usually required via conventional construction methods.
At the inauguration ceremony, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw described the project as “a testament to India’s growing technological capabilities and a milestone in the modernisation of public infrastructure.”
The total cost of construction is estimated at ₹23 lakh, which is 30–40% lower than the cost of traditional methods, according to officials.
“Bengaluru has once again shown how innovation and technology can transform public service delivery,” the Minister said.
The government is now exploring the use of similar 3D-printing technology across other postal sites and low-cost housing projects in rural and semi-urban areas.
