(a) the number of speed post centres operating in various States including Chhattisgarh as on date, State/UT-wise;
(b) whether the Government proposes to set up more such centres across the States including Chhattisgarh;
(c) if so, the State-wise details in this regard as on date and the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS &
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)
(a) The Department of Posts, under a new operational arrangement has changed the nomenclature of Speed Post Centres into National Sorting Hubs (NSHs) and Intra Circle Hubs (ICHs). As on date there are 91 NSHs and 149 ICHs, which are mapped to the NSHs. The state-wise details are at Annexure-I.
(b), (c) & (d) The NSHs/ ICHs are upgraded/ downgraded/ closed and established based on mail volume, geographical locations, operational feasibility etc. At present, Department has received a proposal from Odisha Circle for creation of an ICH at Rayagada which is under examination.