Make post offices useful
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Once post offices were the only institutions we used to depend on for communication. In the past, post offices were always crowded with people. Now-a-days, our post offices give a reverse picture. Not many people are there. Only a few visit the place for sending official documents. This has happened only because of a sudden change in the communication technology that is widespread availability of cell phones and e-communications like e-mails, facebook, and also availability of courier services. Our post offices should now change their strategy. They should come out of their traditional services and timing. Post offices should now remain open on weekends and they should render some other services like collecting all utility bills, selling train tickets, banking, selling land revenue stamps, etc. We request the ministries and departments concerned to review these proposals and bring a big change to make our post offices profitable.
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