Setting up of Task Force on Leveraging the Post Office Network

The Government of India has decided to set up a Task Force on Leveraging the Post Office Network. The objective behind setting up of the Task Force is to transform the Post Office Network in keeping with changing market trends and competition. This will include rationalization of the network with focus on mail/parcel services, particularly in rural areas, upgradation of infrastructure/ technology, incorporating global best practices, introducing new services and participation of multiple players. The composition of task force is as follows:

Shri T.S.R. Subramanin ( Retired Cabinet Secretary ) Chairman

Shri T.V Mohandas Pai ( Bangalore ) Member

Shri G.N. Bajpai ( Mumbai, Former Chairman, SEBI )Member

Dr. Ravindra H. Dholakia ( IIM, Ahmedabad ) Member

Shri R.S. Sharma ( Secretary (E & IT), Government of India ) Member

Shri L. C. Goyal( Secretary, Department of Rural Development, GOI ) Member

Shri Rakesh Garg ( Secretary, Department of Telecom, GOI )Member

Ms. Kavery Banerjee ( Secretary, Department of Posts, GOI )Member

Shri Kamleshwar Prasad ( Retired Member (O), DoP )Member

Shri Vasumitra ( CPMG, Delhi Circle, Department of Posts )Member