Archive · 11 Jan 2026
7th Postal Training Centre in MP
The government is going to build a new training center for postal workers in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh.
This will be the 7th such center in India.
The new center will cost Rs 111 crore to build and is expected to be finished in 8 to 12 months.
Right now, there are six training centers that train about 2,000 workers every year.
The minister also announced two new fast delivery services called Speed Post 24 and Speed Post 48.
These services will deliver letters and packages very quickly, within 24 hours or 48 hours.
The minister also opened some newly renovated post offices during his visit.
Government to set up 7th National Postal Training Centre in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh with Rs 111 crore investment.
Current six training centers train around 2,000 personnel annually and have trained nearly 18,000 officials.
New center aims to strengthen postal training ecosystem and improve service quality.
Target completion time for the new center is 8 to 12 months.
Two new services, Speed Post 24 and Speed Post 48, announced for guaranteed fast delivery.
- Who
- Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
- What
- Announced the 7th National Postal Training Centre in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh
- When
- January 8-11 (visit), January 11 (announcement)
- Where
- Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To strengthen the postal training ecosystem and improve postal services
- Investment
- Rs 111 crore
- Location
- Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh
- Current Training Centres
- 6
- Annual Training Capacity
- 2,000 personnel
- Total Trained Officials
- 18,000
- New Services
- Speed Post 24 and Speed Post 48
- Completion Target
- 8 to 12 months