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 Department 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.
source:PIB