<p>"Department of Posts is considering introduction of anywhere, anytime, any branch banking through Core Banking Solutions (CBS) for small saving schemes of post offices in 2011-12," he told PTI.<br /><br />Pilot was in the city yesterday to launch BSNL's 3G services in seven cities of Gujarat and Union Territory of Diu through video conferencing.<br /><br />He said the scheme envisaged setting up 4,000 CBS branches (at head post offices and major sub-post offices across India).<br /><br />The project will pave the way for delivery channels like ATM, Internet and mobile phone services, Pilot said.<br /><br />"The Cabinet has approved a Rs 1,877-crore project for transforming the existing network of more than 1.55 lakh post offices with a view to improve their service delivery system," he said, adding the scheme is to be implemented by 2012-13.<br /><br />Automated mail processing centres (AMPCs) are being set up at Delhi and Kolkata, the Minister said.<br /><br />Pilot also gave details of another project `Arrow', which envisages upgradation of post offices in urban and rural areas to enhance quality of services.<br /><br />Pilot said 3G services will be launched in four more cities of Gujarat by January 31. BSNL's 3G services are now available in 60 cities of Gujarat telecom circle.</p>
<p>"Department of Posts is considering introduction of anywhere, anytime, any branch banking through Core Banking Solutions (CBS) for small saving schemes of post offices in 2011-12," he told PTI.<br /><br />Pilot was in the city yesterday to launch BSNL's 3G services in seven cities of Gujarat and Union Territory of Diu through video conferencing.<br /><br />He said the scheme envisaged setting up 4,000 CBS branches (at head post offices and major sub-post offices across India).<br /><br />The project will pave the way for delivery channels like ATM, Internet and mobile phone services, Pilot said.<br /><br />"The Cabinet has approved a Rs 1,877-crore project for transforming the existing network of more than 1.55 lakh post offices with a view to improve their service delivery system," he said, adding the scheme is to be implemented by 2012-13.<br /><br />Automated mail processing centres (AMPCs) are being set up at Delhi and Kolkata, the Minister said.<br /><br />Pilot also gave details of another project `Arrow', which envisages upgradation of post offices in urban and rural areas to enhance quality of services.<br /><br />Pilot said 3G services will be launched in four more cities of Gujarat by January 31. BSNL's 3G services are now available in 60 cities of Gujarat telecom circle.</p>