MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT)
(a): No, Madam. As is evident from the details of revenue earned during last three years tabulated below:
Year Amount (in crore)
2007-08 Rs.5761.22
2008-09 Rs.6163.15
2009-10 Rs.6705.64
(b): Does not arise in view of (a) above.
(c) & (d): Yes, Madam. The Circle-wise number of Franchisee Outlets operating in the country
(as on 31.03.2010) are given in Annexure-I.
(e): The Franchisee Outlets (FOs) are opened in urban and upcoming urban areas where there is need and demand
for postal counter facilities and Department is not in a position to open Post Offices. The criteria for
selection of franchisees are -
(i) age above 18 years;
(ii) educational qualification - 12th pass
(iii)
security deposit – Rs.10,000/- (minimum);
(iv) two references from respectable persons of the locality.
Preference is given to postal pensioners, those having computers and accessible premises.
(f): Franchisee Outlets have increased the performance of the postal services to the extent that these
have created additional points of access to postal facilities. The details of business transacted by
Franchisee Outlets during 2009-10 are given in Annexure-II.
