Date: 2026-01-11Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Union Minister for Communications inaugurates 6 renovated and modernised Post Offices in Madhya Pradesh; announces ₹111-crore National Postal Training Centre at Shivpuri
**Executive Summary**
The Union Minister for Communications inaugurated six renovated and modernized Post Offices in Madhya Pradesh during his visit from January 8th-11th, 2026. A National Postal Training Centre at Shivpuri, with an estimated cost of ₹111 crore, was also announced. The goal is to complete the Shivpuri training centre within 8 to 12 months.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Post Office Inaugurations and Upgrades:**
* Six Post Offices were renovated across Madhya Pradesh.
* Sub-Post Offices at Kolaras, Jagatpura, Badarwas, Pichhore and Katthamil, along with the City Post Office, were inaugurated.
* The newly inaugurated and upgraded post offices are equipped with improved customer amenities, providing access to various services including mail, parcel, digital services and financial inclusion initiatives.
* The Pichhore Sub-Post Office was renovated for ₹2 lakh and the foundation stone was laid for a new building with an estimated cost of ₹1.11 crore.
* **National Postal Training Centre:**
* A National Postal Training Centre will be established in Shivpuri at an estimated cost of ₹111 crore.
* The aim is to complete the Shivpuri training centre within 8 to 12 months.
* The foundation stone will be laid during the Minister’s next visit, followed by the inauguration within the specified timeframe.
* **New Postal Services:**
* Two new India Post services, Speed Post 24 and Speed Post 48, were announced.
* These services will ensure guaranteed delivery within 24 and 48 hours respectively.
**Impact Analysis**
**Department of Posts Employees**
*Impact:*
The establishment of a new National Postal Training Centre and modernised post facilities.
*Action Required:*
Senior postal officials are to expedite the execution of the Shivpuri training centre within the timeframe.
**Citizens of Madhya Pradesh**
*Impact:*
Improved access to postal services and enhanced operational efficiency through modernized post offices. New services like Speed Post 24 and Speed Post 48 will provide faster and more reliable delivery.
*Action Required:*
None mentioned.
Key Entities Referenced
Department of Posts: The government department operating the postal services and Postal Training Centres, undergoing modernisation.
National Postal Training Centre at Shivpuri: A new postal training centre to be established in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh.
Madhya Pradesh: The state where post offices were renovated and where the new postal training center is to be established.
Speed Post 24: An upcoming India Post service guaranteeing delivery within 24 hours.
Speed Post 48: An upcoming India Post service guaranteeing delivery within 48 hours.
Ministry of Communications
Union Minister for Communications inaugurates
6 renovated and modernised Post Offices in
Madhya Pradesh; announces ₹111-crore National
Postal Training Centre at Shivpuri
प्रव तथ: 11 JAN 2026 7:09PM by PIB Delhi
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 8th-
11th January 2026, inaugurated 6 renovated Post Offices across the State and made several key
announcements reflecting the Government’s continued focus on strengthening postal infrastructure,
capacity building and time-bound public service delivery.
Minister for Communications and DoNER, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, at the function held at Katthamil,
Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh
The Minister inaugurated Sub-Post Offices at Kolaras, Jagatpura, Badarwas, Pichhore and Katthamil,
along with the City Post Office. These newly inaugurated and upgraded post offices are equipped with
improved customer amenities and provide seamless access to a wide range of services of the Department
of Posts, including mail and parcel delivery, savings and insurance schemes, digital services and financial
inclusion initiatives. The new infrastructure is expected to significantly enhance operational efficiency and
service outreach, especially in semi-urban and rural areas.
Addressing the gathering, He stated that the occasion marked not only the inauguration of modernised
postal facilities but also a major policy announcement. He informed that the Department of Posts currently
operates six Postal Training Centres—Saharanpur, Vadodara, Mysuru, Guwahati, Madurai and
Darbhanga—which together train around 2,000 personnel annually and have so far imparted training to
nearly 18,000 officials and employees.The Union Minister announced the establishment of a seventh National Postal Training Centre at
Shivpuri at an estimated cost of ₹111 crore. He stated that the proposed centre would strengthen the
postal training ecosystem and place Shivpuri alongside Saharanpur, Vadodara, Mysuru, Guwahati,
Madurai and Darbhanga on the map of premier postal training institutions. Referring to the timely
completion of the Gwalior airport project, the Minister set a target of completing the Shivpuri training
centre within 8 to 12 months, directing senior postal officials to expedite the execution. He further
announced that the foundation stone would be laid during his next visit, followed by the inauguration
within the stipulated timeframe.
During a programme held in Pichhore, Shivpuri district, the Union Minister also announced the names of
two upcoming India Post services—Speed Post 24 and Speed Post 48. These services will ensure
guaranteed delivery within 24 hours and 48 hours respectively, establishing new benchmarks for fast,
reliable and time-bound delivery across the postal network.
Foundation stone laying for a new Sub-Post Office at Pichhore in Shivpuri district, by the Union Minister
of Communications.
On the same occasion, Shri Scindia inaugurated the renovated Pichhore Sub-Post Office, upgraded at a
cost of ₹2 lakh, and laid the foundation stone and performed the Bhoomi Pujan for a new Sub-Post Office
building to be constructed at an estimated cost of ₹1.11 crore.
The Department of Posts remains committed to modernising its infrastructure, leveraging technology to
strengthen last-mile connectivity, promoting inclusive growth and supporting the Government’s vision of
responsive, accessible and efficient public service delivery.
Renovated Post Office Buildings at Katthamil & Kolaras in Madhya Pradesh
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