(a) whether the postal department has launched/proposes to launch `One India One Rate Speed Post`;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the time by which it is likely to be implemented;
(d) whether the new rates would affect the local rates also; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DR. SHAKEEL AHMAD)
(a) to (c) Department of Posts has notified revised rates for inland Speed Post articles with effect
from 21st day of August, 2006, which provides for uniform rate of Rs.25/- for articles weighing upto 50 grams
for delivery in any part of the country, other than local delivery. There is no change in rates for other weight
categories of Speed Post articles.
(d) & (e) No, Sir. In the revised rates of inland Speed Post articles notified with effect from 21st
day of August, 2006, there is no change in the rates for local Speed Post articles.