Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region and Member of Parliament from Guna, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, during his official visit to Madhya Pradesh from 8–11 January 2026, inaugurated six renovated and modernised post offices across the State and made key announcements reflecting the Government’s sustained focus on strengthening postal infrastructure, capacity building, and time-bound public service delivery.
Six Upgraded Post Offices Inaugurated Across the State
The Minister inaugurated Sub-Post Offices at Kolaras, Jagatpura, Badarwas, Pichhore and Katthamil, along with the City Post Office.
These upgraded post offices are equipped with:
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Improved customer amenities
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Enhanced infrastructure
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Seamless access to services such as:
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Mail and parcel delivery
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Savings and insurance schemes
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Digital postal services
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Financial inclusion initiatives
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The new infrastructure is expected to significantly enhance operational efficiency and service outreach, particularly in semi-urban and rural areas.
₹111-Crore National Postal Training Centre Announced for Shivpuri
Addressing the gathering, Shri Scindia stated that the occasion marked not only the inauguration of modernised facilities but also a major policy announcement for capacity building within the Department of Posts.
He informed that the Department currently operates six Postal Training Centres at:
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Saharanpur
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Vadodara
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Mysuru
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Guwahati
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Madurai
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Darbhanga
These centres collectively train around 2,000 personnel annually and have so far trained nearly 18,000 postal officials and employees.
The Minister announced the establishment of a seventh National Postal Training Centre at Shivpuri, at an estimated cost of ₹111 crore. He said the new centre would:
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Strengthen the national postal training ecosystem
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Place Shivpuri among India’s premier postal training hubs
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Support long-term capacity building for India Post
Drawing inspiration from the timely completion of the Gwalior airport project, Shri Scindia set a target of completing the Shivpuri training centre within 8 to 12 months, directing senior officials to expedite execution. He also announced that the foundation stone would be laid during his next visit, followed by the inauguration within the stipulated timeframe.
Announcement of New Services: Speed Post 24 and Speed Post 48
During a programme held in Pichhore (Shivpuri district), the Union Minister announced the launch of two upcoming India Post services:
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Speed Post 24 – Guaranteed delivery within 24 hours
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Speed Post 48 – Guaranteed delivery within 48 hours
These services are expected to establish new benchmarks for fast, reliable and time-bound delivery across the India Post network.
New Infrastructure Development at Pichhore
On the same occasion, Shri Scindia:
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Inaugurated the renovated Pichhore Sub-Post Office, upgraded at a cost of ₹2 lakh
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Laid the foundation stone and performed Bhoomi Pujan for a new Sub-Post Office building, to be constructed at an estimated cost of ₹1.11 crore
These initiatives will further strengthen postal connectivity and service delivery in the region.
Strengthening Last-Mile Connectivity and Public Service Delivery
The Department of Posts reiterated its commitment to:
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Modernising postal infrastructure
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Leveraging technology for stronger last-mile connectivity
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Promoting inclusive growth
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Supporting the Government’s vision of responsive, accessible, and efficient public service delivery
Conclusion
The inauguration of modernised post offices and the announcement of a National Postal Training Centre underscore the Government’s strategic push toward transforming India Post into a modern, citizen-centric, and future-ready public service institution.
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Source: PIB
