Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia recently inaugurated six renovated post offices in Madhya Pradesh and revealed plans for a new National Postal Training Centre in Shivpuri with an investment of Rs 111 crore. During his visit, he also introduced two upcoming India Post services—Speed Post 24 and Speed Post 48, ensuring delivery within 24 and 48 hours respectively, setting new standards for postal services.
The newly inaugurated post offices in Kolaras, Jagatpura, Badarwas, Pichhore, Katthamil, and the City Post Office now offer enhanced customer amenities and a wide range of Department of Posts services, including mail and parcel delivery, savings and insurance schemes, digital services, and financial inclusion initiatives. These upgrades aim to improve operational efficiency and service accessibility, particularly in semi-urban and rural areas.
Additionally, Minister Scindia announced the establishment of a seventh National Postal Training Centre in Shivpuri to bolster postal training facilities, placing it among the premier postal training institutions in the country. He emphasized the swift completion of the training center within 8 to 12 months, with the foundation stone to be laid during his next visit and inauguration within the specified timeframe.
Furthermore, Scindia inaugurated the renovated Pichhore Sub-Post Office and initiated the construction of a new Sub-Post Office building in the region. These developments align with the Department of Posts’ commitment to modernize infrastructure, enhance last-mile connectivity through technology, and support the government’s goal of efficient public service delivery.
