Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has announced an ambitious overhaul of India Post, aiming to harness its vast real estate assets and physical network for commercial gain. In exclusive interviews, he revealed that the Department of Posts has been restructured into six verticals and four horizontals, with the first-ever Chief Technology Officer (CTO) appointed to spearhead technological upgrades and process automation . Scindia emphasized the ambition to transform India Post into a “logistics powerhouse,” leveraging its 1.84 lakh operational points to compete in the booming e-commerce market.

On the real estate front, officials are exploring commercial exploitation of many under‑utilized properties—previously donated lands that may now be repurposed as co‑working hubs, distribution centers, or leased assets to generate rental income . This initiative aligns with broader plans to make postal operations profitable by 2029, including automation, digitalization, and expanded B2B/B2C services—backed by capital expenditure proposals submitted to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

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