Question : POST BANK OF INDIA



(a) the State-wise details of post offices connected with core banking facilities so far and the time by which the facility is likely to be provided in all the post offices across the country;

(b) whether the Government has received the project report on the Post Bank from the consultant;

(c) if so, the details and the salient features thereof along with the present status of the project;

(d) whether the postal department has adequate trained staff and has the proper monitoring mechanism with regard to functioning of Post Bank;

(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and

(f) the time by which the project is likely to be implemented?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DR.(SMT.) KILLI KRUPARANI)

(a) Post offices currently do not provide Core banking facilities. Department plans to provide Core Banking facilities to all post offices in current five year plan.

(b) No

(c) Does not arise in view of ( b ) above

(d) to (f) Department of Posts is examining the feasibility of setting up a Post Bank for which a Consultant has been appointed to prepare a Detailed Project Report in 2013. Model and HR policy of the proposed Post Bank will be decided after examining the Detailed Project Report.