Madhya Pradesh
Modernization of Head Post Office in Madhya Pradesh
- 04 Dec 2024
- 2 min read
Why in News?
- Recently, the Union Minister of Communications laid the foundation stone for the Head Post Office at Ashoknagar district of Madhya Pradesh.
Key Points
- About the Head Post Office:
- The Head Post Office will be constructed at a cost of Rs 2.1 crore. It is scheduled for completion within one year.
- The facility will feature state-of-the-art, technology-enabled infrastructure with modern amenities to enhance the customer experience.
- The head post office will function as the administrative center for 10 sub-post offices in Ashoknagar district.
- It aims to improve service delivery and provide greater convenience to the local population.
- Legacy of India Post:
- With over 150 years of service, India Post remains one of the largest postal networks globally.
- The Post Office Act of 2023 came into force repealing the Indian Post Office Act, 1898.
- The Department continues to bridge gaps and deliver excellence in both urban and rural areas, with a strong focus on modernization and grassroots outreach.
Indian Post Office Act, 1898
- It came into force on 1st July 1898 with the objective to consolidate and amend the law relating to the Post Offices in India.
- It provides for the regulation of the postal services offered by the central government.
- It grants the Central government exclusive privilege over conveying letters and establishes a monopoly of the Central government over conveying letters.
