Representation for Solar Power System Installation & MoU on Post Office Premises

Subject

• Representation for central Directorate‑level policy formulation regarding:
• Installation of Solar Power Systems in all departmentally owned Post Office buildings to eliminate high electricity expenditure.
• Bilateral MoU with State Governments to shift all rented Post Office buildings into Gram Panchayat Bhawans, Municipal, and Civic Administrative complexes to eliminate rental litigation, reduce recurring expenditure, and protect departmental revenue.

Key Points

1. Solar Power Systems in Departmental Buildings

• Eliminate high electricity expenses.
• Achieve permanent revenue savings through rooftop solar installations.
• Ensure uninterrupted digital and network operations (POSB, IPPB, IT systems).

2. Relocation of Rented Premises to Government Complexes

• Execute MoUs with State Governments for permanent office space in Panchayat Bhawans and Municipal complexes.
• Relief from rental disputes, agreements, and costly litigation.
• Establish single‑window citizen service hubs combining postal, banking, Aadhaar, and welfare services.
• Permanent relief for Branch Postmasters from landlord negotiations.
• Guarantee baseline public amenities (sanitation, water, ventilation, disability access).

Closing Request

The representation urges FNPO leadership to escalate these proposals to the Postal Directorate and Ministry of Communications for immediate central policy formulation, citing benefits of revenue protection, expenditure control, improved working conditions, and enhanced public service delivery.

Signed: Pradeep Vashishtha Regional Secretary, Southern Region, Ajmer Head Post Office, New Grain Mandi, Kota – 324007