Loksabha Question and Answer (Q&A) on number of post offices opened during the last five years, State-wise in India.
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2501
TO BE ANSWERED ON 21st DECEMBER, 2022
NEW POST OFFICES
2501. SHRI SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNAPURIA:
Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes to open new post offices across the Country, if so. the details thereof:
(b) the number of post offices opened during the last five years, State-wise:
(c) the details of number of post offices opened in Rajasthan during the last five years:
(d) whether the Government proposes to open a new post office in Mitrapura Panchayat of Bauli Panchayat Samiti in district Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan: and
(e) if so, the time by which it is likely to open?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS
(SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN)
(a) Opening of new post offices is an ongoing process. New post offices are opened through redeployment of posts and relocation of post offices to increase access to postal network in needy and justified areas based on norms. In addition, new post offices have been opened in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas by creation of new posts.
(b) During last 5 (five) years, 5639 post offices have been opened in the country. Postal Circle- wise details (including States and Union Territories) are given in Annexure.
(c) The number of post offices opened in Rajasthan during last five years is given in Annexure.
(d) & (e) There is no proposal for opening of new post office in Mitrapura Panchayat of Bauli Panchayat Samiti, district Sawai Madhopur. Rajasthan, as a Branch Post Office is already functioning there.
