Department of Posts (DOP) Expands Delivery Centres (IDC) for Efficient Postal Services
Department of Posts Expands Delivery Centres for Efficient Postal Services
In a major move towards enhancing the efficiency of postal delivery services, the Government of India’s Ministry of Communications, Department of Posts, has announced the establishment of 430 Brownfield Delivery Centres across the country. This initiative aims to centralize the delivery of all types of postal articles, including Speed Post, Registered, Parcel, and ordinary articles, through dedicated Delivery Centres (DCs).
Background and Implementation Plan
The Postal Directorate, through its letter dated 17th March 2025, referred to its earlier communication from 17th February 2025, which outlined policy guidelines for the centralized delivery mechanism. Additionally, the letter dated 3rd March 2025 specified Circle-wise targets for Brownfield Delivery Centres—those to be developed within existing postal department buildings with necessary civil and electrical modifications.
Revised Targets for Brownfield Delivery Centres
During a recent review on the MoC Dashboard, the progress of Brownfield Delivery Centres was analyzed, leading to a decision to increase the pace of their rollout. Accordingly, revised targets for these centres for the 2025-26 phase are as follows:
| S.No | Circle | Number of Brownfield Delivery Centres |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assam | 8 |
| 2 | Bihar | 16 |
| 3 | Chhattisgarh | 8 |
| 4 | Gujarat | 20 |
| 5 | Himachal Pradesh | 6 |
| 6 | Jammu and Kashmir | 10 |
| 7 | Jharkhand | 6 |
| 8 | Karnataka | 20 |
| 9 | Kerala | 20 |
| 10 | Madhya Pradesh | 16 |
| 11 | Maharashtra | 30 |
| 12 | North Eastern | 6 |
| 13 | Odisha | 12 |
| 14 | Punjab | 12 |
| 15 | Rajasthan | 16 |
| 16 | Tamil Nadu | 20 |
| 17 | Telangana | 10 |
| 18 | Uttar Pradesh | 20 |
| 19 | Uttarakhand | 8 |
| 20 | West Bengal | 30 |
| Total | All Circles | 430 |
These 430 Brownfield Delivery Centres are planned to be fully operational by 30th June 2025 as per the Postal Directorate’s set timelines. The necessary funds for building modifications, procurement of operational equipment, and infrastructure improvements will be allocated accordingly to ensure smooth implementation.
Virtual Meetings for Progress Review
To monitor and facilitate the rollout of both Brownfield and Greenfield Delivery Centres, a series of virtual meetings (VCs) have been scheduled with various postal circles as per the following schedule:
| S.No | Circles | Date & Time |
| 1 | Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal | 18th March 2025 (11:30 AM) |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab | 18th March 2025 (3:30 PM) |
| 3 | Assam, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, North Eastern, Uttarakhand | 19th March 2025 (11:30 AM) |
Senior officials, including DPS (Mails) and DPS (HQ) of the respective circles, are requested to join these meetings along with their teams to provide updates and discuss challenges in the implementation process. The VC link for the meetings is: https://meet.google.com/jnh-rkph-vdz
Call for Action: Submission of Interim Reports
In addition to the scheduled virtual meetings, postal circles are required to submit an Interim Action Taken Report on the establishment of Brownfield and Greenfield Delivery Centres to the Postal Directorate by 31st March 2025.
This strategic initiative is expected to significantly enhance the efficiency of the postal network, ensuring timely and seamless delivery of postal articles across the nation.
For further details, stakeholders are encouraged to reach out to the Mail Operations Division, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi.
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