Post offices have been introducing innovative services to keep in tune with changing times and needs.
Here is a post office that extends Internet browsing facility for customers.
According to officials of Postal Department, the post office on the premises of Christian Medical College (CMC) Hospital became probablythe only one in the State/country to have Internet browsing facility for customers. This facility started 2 months ago.
Mervin Alexander, post master general, Chennai city region, said this facility enabled patients’ relatives and visitors to send emails or do money transfers.
The post office also has Western Union money transfer, instant money order, fax and photocopying facilities.
The facilities cater to the requirements of patients coming to the hospital. Visitors also have access to a coin phone booth and STD facility.
There is a plan to bring in Internet browsing facility in 10 post offices in each district.
Customers should pay Rs. 50 for every half-an-hour of browsing, while it is Rs. 75 for an hour. They can also take print outs at the post office at a cost of Rs. 10 per page.
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