Question : Private Participation in Post Offices

(a) whether the Government has sought the help of private sector in setting up of post offices;

(b) if so, the details and the response of private sector thereof; and

(c) the number of post offices set up with the help of private sector, State-wise?

THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS &
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a) No, Madam.
(b) & (c) Does not arise in view of (a) above.

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