POST OFFICES SHOULD BECOME THE FRONT OFFICES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA-CABINET SECRETARY
Shri Ajit Seth, Union Cabinet Secretary
has said that Post Offices should become the Front Offices of the Government of
India, enlarging their role in communication, distribution and financial
services. Quoting models from other countries, he said that the post office
plays a significant role in the development of the nation. Shri Seth said this
here today while interacting with senior officers of the Deprtment of Posts as
part of off-campus talks on ‘Good Governance’ organized by the Rafi Ahmed
Kidwai National Postal Academy.
“With a large network of 1,55,000 Post Offices spread
across the country, the Post Office touches the life of everyone. There is a
joy in visiting the Post Office”, the Cabinet Secretary said. He expressed his
satisfaction on the implementation of the IT modernization project of the
Department. With a large outlay of Rs 4,900 crore, the IT project of India Post
will bring substantial benefits to the citizens of India. Shri Seth wanted the
Department to be prepared to manage the massive changes that would arise on
introduction of the IT modernization project. He felt that with this kind of
technology initiative, the Post Office will be in a position to become the
front office of the Government to the citizens.
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