(a) whether the Government has any proposal to set up new postal circles or post divisions
in the country including Goa;
(b) if so, the details thereof including the number of places where new postal circles and
divisions have been set up in the country during the last three years and the current year,
State-wise; and
(c) the time by which these circles/divisions are likely to be set up?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT)
(a) No, Madam.
(b) During the last three years, no postal circle or postal division has been set up.
During the current year (2010-11), Krishanagiri Postal Division has been approved to be set
up in Western Region (Coimbatore) in Tamil Nadu Circle by bifurcating the existing Dharmapuri
Postal Division.
(c) Does not arise in view of (a) above.