Government to transform India Post into logistics firm

25 Sep 2024 CW Team

The government plans to reshape India Post into a logistics company, targeting a revenue increase of 50-60% over the next 3-4 years, according to Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. He made this announcement at a Public Affairs Forum of India event in New Delhi.

Scindia noted that approximately 25,000 villages without mobile networks will be connected by next year. "The postal department is making significant strides. Our current turnover is around Rs 12,000 crore per annum, and I'm aiming to boost that by 50-60% in the coming years," he stated.

He emphasized that India Post has the potential to deliver services directly to rural and remote areas, highlighting the need to diversify beyond traditional mail services. "We must transition from just a mail and letter business to a logistics company. This includes optimizing routes and exploring multiple transport options," Scindia explained.

Regarding infrastructure development in the Northeast, the minister revealed substantial investments, including Rs 48,000 crore for road networks. He mentioned that 6,000 villages in the Northeast and a total of 25,000 nationwide still lack mobile towers.

"We are leveraging the USO Fund to establish mobile networks in all 25,000 villages by mid-next year, ensuring no village is left without mobile connectivity," Scindia added.

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