(a) whether the Government has any plan for greater liberalization of the Post and
Telegraph Sector in the country;
(b) if so, whether private sector participation particularly in the courier service
would be essential;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether many State Governments have requested for liberalization of the Post and Telegraph Sector in the country; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DR. SHAKEEL
AHMAD)
(a) Regarding Postal Sector, there is a proposal to amend the Indian Post Office
Act, 1898, which is at a formulation stage.
(b) & (c) Do not arise in view of (a) above.
(d) & (e) In respect of Postal Sector, no such request from State Governments have been
received.
Information regarding Telegraph Sector will be furnished shortly.