Postal Department Has Been Continuously Earning Higher Revenue Every Year: Lok Sabha Q&A

Postal Department Has Been Continuously Earning Higher Revenue Every Year: Lok Sabha Q&A

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 2965

ANSWERED ON: 16.12.2015

Revenue and Market Share of India Post 

DEVENDRA (ALIAS) BHOLE SINGH SINGH

JAYADEV GALLA

KUNWAR SARVESH KUMAR

ASADUDDIN OWAISI

Will the Minister of

COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the revenue and market share of India post has been declining; 

(b) if so, the details of revenue generated separately from different segments such as parcel and speed and post expenditure incurred along with market share of India post during the last three years and the current year;

(c) whether Government proposes to introduce some scheme on Public Private Partnership (PPP) model and if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether India post is paying special focus on parcel segment and plan to establish 48 new set of parcel centres and if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the other measures taken by the Government to improve the postal delivery system of India post and increasing its revenue?

ANSWER 

THE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

(a) No Madam, the Postal Department has been continuously earning higher revenue every year and its share of revenue has been increasing year after year. 

(b) Not applicable in view of reply at (a) above.

(c) No Madam.

(d) & (e) Yes Madam, 48 dedicated Parcel Centres have been established in 2014-15 and another 9 have been established this year. Department is laying special emphasis on the Parcel segment through upgradation of Parcel infrastructure, improving the delivery system and revamping parcel transmission modes and routes. Some measures taken to improve quality of parcel service are as follows:-

i. The Parcel transmission & delivery network is being continuously reviewed and monitored for checking and improving efficiencies and better service quality.

ii. The Department of Posts offers end-to-end track & trace for Speed Post, Registered and other parcels through its website (www.indiapost.gov.in). This track and trace facility is available to retail as well as bulk customers for tracking the consignments on a real time basis.

iii. Department is developing its Road Transport Network for fast and secure transmission of parcels on identified routes. 11 major routes have been started this year.

iv. Department has introduced Mechanized Nodal Delivery of parcels from identified delivery centres in certain cities.

v. GPS devices have been installed in mail vans and other security measures improved.

vi. As a result of the efforts towards improving the quality of its services, the revenues of the Department have been consistently growing in the last several years.

Trend of Revenue Growth (Rs. In crore)

Trend of Revenue Growth (Rs. in crore)
Item FY 2012-13 FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15
Total Revenue 9366,60
10730.42
11635.98

(vii) Parcel revenue registered 37% growth in 2014-15. 117% growth in parcel revenue till 31st October 2015 in the current financial year.

(viii) Rs. 970 Crore Cash On Delivery collection done by Department of Posts till November 2015.

(ix) Speed Post revenue growth in the current financial year is more than 16%. CAG report laid in Parliament on 8th May 2015 highlighted that Speed Post is far better than private couriers, in terms of reach, assured delivery and delivery time.

Lok Sabha Q&A Regarding Shortage Of Staff And Induction Training In Postal Department

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 2773 

ANSWERED ON: 16.12.2015 

Postal Employees VIKRAM USENDI Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:- 

(a) the number of employees working in the post offices across the country; 

(b) whether there is shortage of postmen and post masters in the department; 

(c) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard; 

(d) whether the employees of post offices are given any training before appointment and assigning specific tasks; and 

(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the action taken in this regard? 

ANSWER 

THE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 

(SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD) 

(a) The number of employees working in the post offices across the country is 189719. 

(b) Yes, Sir. 

(c) There is shortage of 11058 postmen and 2335 postmasters. All cadres in the Department have fixed sanctioned strength and whenever any posts in any of the cadres fall vacant due to promotion, retirement, death, deputation or leave, duties of such posts are managed by redistribution and combination of duties in post offices for ensuring smooth delivery of postal services till the time these posts are filled up on regular basis in the Circle concerned. Filling up of such vacancies is an on-going process in the Department as per the provisions contained in the Recruitment Rules of each cadre. 

(d) Yes, Sir. 

(e) The details of Induction training for various cadres are given below: 

1 Indian Postal Service (IPoS) Group Á 2 years 

2 ‘Postal Service (PS) Group ‘B 4 weeks 

3 Inspector Posts (Direct Recruit) 16 weeks 

4 Inspector Posts (Departmental) 14 weeks 

5 Postmaster Grade-I 3 weeks 

6 Postal Assistant Circle Office/Regional Office 5 weeks 

7 Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant (Direct Recruit) 9 weeks 

8 Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant (Lower Grade Officials) 9 weeks 

9 Postman/Mail Guard/Mail Overseer 2 weeks 

10 Multi Tasking Staff 1 week 

Sl.No.

Name of Circle Total number of employees working in post offices Number of vacant post of postmen Number of vacant post of postmasters

1 A.P 18922 846 602

2 Assam 2886 30 06

3 Bihar 8791 127 124

4 Chhattisgarh 1591 124 13

5 Delhi 4853 1041 84

6 Gujarat 10915 1442 266

7 Haryana 4165 96 27

8 H.P 8500 91 45

9 J&K 1124 161 08*

10 Jharkhand 2070 189 02

11 Karnataka 10788 454 64

12 Kerala 6209 439 202

13 M.P. 6669 663 73

14 Maharashtra 20159 1680 106

15 N.E 1628 198 23

16 Odisha 19068 178 130

17 Punjab 5552 287 41

18 Rajasthan 6734 189 86

19 Tamilnadu 16319 1054 230

20 U.P 18138 1134 61

21 Uttrakhand 1971 205 17

22 W.B 12667 430 125

TOTAL 189719 11058 2335

There Is No Proposal For Introduction Of New Post Office Bill Or Bifurcation Of The Postal Department

ANSWERED ON: 23.12.2015

Streamlining Postal System SANJAY(KAKA) RAMCHANDRA PATIL Will the Minister of

COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:-

(a) the budget allocations made for the Department of Posts during the last three years and the current year along with the target fixed and achieved during the said periods and the shortfall, if any, in achieving the targets;

(b) whether the Government also proposes to introduce new post office bill and also bifurcate the postal Department with a view to streamline the postal system and compete with the challenges posed by courier companies; and

(c) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

(a) Details of budget allocations and achievements for Department of Posts under Plan, for which targets were fixed, for financial years 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 and the current financial year 2015-16, are furnished as under:-

Financial Year

Budget allocation (in Rs. Crore)* Actual Expenditure booked during the financial year** % Achievement

2012-13 222.40 185.21 83.28

2013-14 430.00 393.80 91.58

2014-15 300.00 306.71 102.24

2015-16 468.61 174.86 Under implementation

*Final Grant for 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15 and BE for 2015-16

**Booking up to 31st March for 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15 and up to 30th November, for 2015-16 Amount in Crore) 

(b) No, Madam. There is no proposal for introduction of new post office bill or bifurcation of the postal Department.

(c) Not applicable in view of (b) above.