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Modernization and diversification of post offices
The objective of post office operations - with the aim to improve the environment in which the vast postal transaction is done. During the last three years the number of post offices under Project Arrow involved is as follows:2009-10 - 500 post offices covered2010-11 - 530 post offices covered2011-12 - 206 post offices coveredHe said the contract is on the list of post offices to generate additional revenue for the department, which is diversifying activities in post offices is an ongoing process. IT project established under the IT platform will support new products and services. Other organizations to deliver products and services for the use of its vast network has diversified into all of its activities, such as -1. Reserve railway tickets booking.2. UID enrollment for the base cards / distribution.3. Bookmark this post offices selling passport farms.4. Bookmark this post offices accept Upyeagita bills.5. MGNREGA wage distribution to beneficiaries through Post Office Savings Bank.6. Aggregation of rural price index data - data collected from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is transmitted electronically.7. Post Office savings accounts and money orders through the payment of pension to be paid by the State Governments.8. Sales of gold coins.9. Post offices, etc., through the provision of the new pension scheme.Source: PIB
DOP proposes to open 80 Branch Post Offices and 50 Sub-Post Offices in the country during 2012-13
India has the largest number of Post Offices in the world. However, 5,00,327 villages are without Post Offices in the country. Opening of Post Offices is an on-going process. New Post Offices are opened as per the prescribed norms and subject to availability of Plan funds and manpower. It has been proposed to open 80 Branch Post Offices and 50 Sub-Post Offices in the country during the current financial year (2012-13).
24,969 departmental Post Offices have been computerized, out of which 21,606 Post Offices have been provided electronic money order facilities. The Department has a plan to provide these services through all Post Offices in phased manner and it is expected to be completed during the current Plan.
This information was given by Dr. (Smt.) Killi Kruparani, Minister of State for C&IT in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Source : PIB
Corrigendum to RFP for DPR for setting up of Post Bank of India and responses to clarifications
Ministry of Finance assured to provide Indian Post Office Consumers Internet Banking Facility within a year. Now, we all face the problem with Indian Post that we can't withdraw fund by ATMs, CBS facility.
In a major exercise to boost its profitability, the Department of Posts (DoP) plans to introduce core banking solution besides setting up India Post ATMs and debit cards for its customers. “We have set target of bringing in core banking solution by 2012. It will ensure smooth online transactions. We are giving some e-payment services, but they are fragmented,” a top offical from Department of Post said. He added that the work for setting up 1,000 India Post ATMs was in advanced stage and DoP had already held parleys with vendors on this front. “We will also issue debit cards to our existing savings account-holders,” the source added.
The DoP is tying up with banks so that customers can use their India Post debit card at any ATM machine pan-India. With a network reach of over 1.44 lakh post offices, DoP hopes to transform itself into a post bank. “Yes, this is very much possible. We are offering three-fourth of a bank’s services and have the widest reach. The infrastructure is almost ready. In fact, we have given this proposal to the Ministry of Finance and are waiting for its comments,” he added.
The lack of modern banking facilities in rural areas and dependence of villagers on informal sector for their credit requirements prompted government to establish a post bank. “The aim of establishing a post bank is to provide banking services to the rural poor who still do not have modern banking facilities and still have to depend on informal sector for their credit requirements,” he said.
The Planning Commission had allocated Rs 5 crore during the 11th Plan period towards this purpose under the head of ‘studies and miscellaneous expenditure relating to setting up of Post Bank of India’. The DoP with its huge network already provides various financial services, including a post office savings bank, postal life insurance, pension payments and money transfer services.
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In a major exercise to boost its profitability, the Department of Posts (DoP) plans to introduce core banking solution besides setting up India Post ATMs and debit cards for its customers. “We have set target of bringing in core banking solution by 2012. It will ensure smooth online transactions. We are giving some e-payment services, but they are fragmented,” a top offical from Department of Post said. He added that the work for setting up 1,000 India Post ATMs was in advanced stage and DoP had already held parleys with vendors on this front. “We will also issue debit cards to our existing savings account-holders,” the source added.
The DoP is tying up with banks so that customers can use their India Post debit card at any ATM machine pan-India. With a network reach of over 1.44 lakh post offices, DoP hopes to transform itself into a post bank. “Yes, this is very much possible. We are offering three-fourth of a bank’s services and have the widest reach. The infrastructure is almost ready. In fact, we have given this proposal to the Ministry of Finance and are waiting for its comments,” he added.
The lack of modern banking facilities in rural areas and dependence of villagers on informal sector for their credit requirements prompted government to establish a post bank. “The aim of establishing a post bank is to provide banking services to the rural poor who still do not have modern banking facilities and still have to depend on informal sector for their credit requirements,” he said.
The Planning Commission had allocated Rs 5 crore during the 11th Plan period towards this purpose under the head of ‘studies and miscellaneous expenditure relating to setting up of Post Bank of India’. The DoP with its huge network already provides various financial services, including a post office savings bank, postal life insurance, pension payments and money transfer services.
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DO’s AND DON’Ts FOR BOOKING E-TICKETS THROUGH AGENTS
DO’s AND DON’Ts FOR BOOKING E-TICKETS THROUGH AGENTS
In order to educate people who book e-tickets through agent outlets and eliminate cases of tampering, overcharging, etc., the following Do’s and Don’ts are prescribed.
DOs
1) It should be checked whether the agent outlet is an authorised one. The details of authorized agent outlets are available on the IRCTC website www.irctc.co.in. The photo ID and the authorization certificate of the agent which is prominently displayed at the agent outlet should be verified.
2) Fill up the booking/cancellation request and insist that your mobile number is fed into the system correctly. An SMS will be received on the above mobile number from IRCTC immediately as confirmation of booking. This SMS serves as a valid ticket which can be shown to the TTE along with the following proof of identity (in original) during travel.
Voter identity card/ Passport/ PAN card/ Aadhaar Card (UID)/ Driving Licence/ Photo ID card issued by the Central/State Govt./ Student Identity card with photograph issued by recognised school/college/ Nationalised Bank Pass book with photograph/ Credit card with laminated photograph
3) A print out is not necessary. If a print out is taken, it should be ensured that the name, address and contact number of the principal agent is printed.
4) A receipt for all bookings/cancellations should be insisted upon.
5) E-tickets can be cancelled through the same agent outlet without any additional service charge for cancellation.
DON’Ts
1) No additional charges have to be paid other than the following approved service charges per e-ticket (irrespective of the number of passengers)
·First AC, AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier : IRCTC Service charges Rs.20/- & Agent service charges Rs.20/-
·Sleeper & Second Sitting : IRCTC Service charges Rs.10/- & Agent service charges Rs.10/-.
·Gateway charges as applicable will be added.
2) No charges have to paid for printing or cancellation of tickets.
3) Do not buy e-tickets from agents which are issued between 8 AM and 12 Noon. If anyone is found travelling with such tickets, the ticket is liable to be cancelled and penal action will be initiated under the Railways Act. The website www.irctc.co.in is open exclusively for individual users from 8 AM to 12 Noon.
If the agent demands more than the prescribed service charges, complaint may be lodged at agentcomplaint@irctc.co.in (011-23475962) or care@irctc.co.in (011-39340000).
(V.J. ACCAMMA)
Chief Public Relations Officer
Source: indianrailways.gov.in Via : http://cgstaffnews.com
