Franchisee Scheme Launched by Bhartiya Dak
by Priya Jadhav
Bhartiya Dak is committed to providing
Universal Service Obligation for postal facilities throughout the country. Even
though India has the largest postal network in the world, with over 1.55 lakh
post offices, including 89% in rural areas, there continues to be a demand for
post offices. There is a constant demand from customers to open more post
offices especially in newly developing urban agglomerations.
To meet this India post a NEW Franchisee
scheme is being starting from 1st Feb 2024 for setting up post
office franchisee outlets.
What can be offered by Franchisee outlet?
·
Booking of Inland Speed Post
Non-COD(Documents & Parcel), Inland Registered Letters, eMoney order
·
Sale of postage stamps &
stationary
·
Retail services including sale
of revenue stamps, central recruitment fee stamps etc.
·
Functioning as a direct agent
for Postal Life Insurance Products and provide related aftersales service,
including collection of premia.
How to Become a Franchisee?
·
Applicants
for franchisee would need to submit an application in a prescribed format.
·
Individuals as well as
institutions/organizations/ other entities like corner shops, paanwalas,
kiranawalas, stationery shops, small shopkeepers etc.
·
Age: Above 18 years. No upper age selection
have been fixed considering the need to select persons with the capacity to
manage and market a range of products.
·
Individual/Organization will
enter into agreement with Bhartiya Dak.
·
Educational qualifications: 10th
class pass from a recognized School. A person with good knowledge of Local
language and English; Computer literacy; working knowledge of smart phone;
valid PAN number—may apply to become Franchisee.
·
Applicant has to deposit
Rs.10,000/- as security deposit with Post Office.
Commission to Franchisee:
The franchisees
will earn commission of Rs. 3.00 for each Registered letter, Rs. 5.00 for each
money order of value more than Rs.200/-,
5% on Sale of Postage Stamps & Stationery. The commission rate for Speed Post article
booked is very attractive and franchisee will earn 7% to 25% of the monthly business secured by him.
Selection Criteria:
The Postal Divisional Head will be the competent authority to engage Franchisee.
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