(a) the number of speed post centres operating in the country, States/UT-wise including Maharashtra;
(b) whether the Government proposes to set up more such centres across the country including Maharashtra;
(c) if so, the details thereof, State-wise along with the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS, LAW & JUSTICE AND
ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)
(a) The Department of Posts, under a new operational arrangement has changed the nomenclature of Speed Post Centres in to National Sorting Hubs (NSHs) and Intra Circle Hubs (ICHs). As on date there are 91 NSHs and 149 ICHs, which are mapped to NSHs. The State-wise details are at Annexure-I
(b) to (d) The NSHs/ICHs are upgraded/downgraded/closed and established based on mail volume, geographical locations, operational feasibility etc. At present, the Department has received a proposal from Maharashtra Circle for creation of an ICH at Latur, examination of which has been initiated.