TCS has bagged the Rs.1,400-crore project of India Post for computerizing counter operations. The project is divided into two phases, which includes two years for implementation and five years of maintenance.
P. Gopinath, Secretary, Department of Post, said, "We will sign an agreement with TCS for computerizing counter operations under core system integration of India Post. Around Rs.1,400 crore has been earmarked for the project."
The Department of Post has started deploying modern technology solution to develop core banking capability across post offices.
This IT modernization project of India Post is divided in three parts: Pilot, Phase I and Phase II.
As per Phase I, DoP has to roll out modern IT solution in six circles, namely Assam, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh. The project includes computerization of all post offices, core banking solutions including installation of 1,000 ATMs, mail tracking, customer service call centre and introducing eCommerce solution, handheld devices for postmasters for update on services like mails, money orders, etc.
Under Phase II, with an approval of Rs.4,909 crore, DoP has planned to roll out modern IT solution in the rest of the country.
