(a) the number of post offices and Telegraph offices opened in Dahod region of Gujarat during the last three years ;
(b) the number of such offices proposed to be set up in the said region during 2000 - 2001 and 2001 - 2002 ; and
(c) the funds allocated for the purpose ?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI TAPAN SIKDAR)
(a) The number of Post Offices and Telegraph Offices opened during last three years in Dahod region are as under :-
Year No. of Post Offices opened No. of Telegraph Offices opened 1997-98 01 - 1998-99 14 - 1999-2000 04 -(b)&(c) One post office is proposed to be opened in the said region during 2000 - 2001. The targets for opening of new post offices during 2001 - 2002 will be finalised in next financial year. With the expansion of telecom. network and introduction of STD and FAX facilities, the demand for telegraph is steadily reducing. Therefore, no specific targets have been fixed. Telegraph facility is provided as per demand and justification. A sum of Rs. 7.740 Crores has been allocated for opening new post offices in the country during current financial year.