In a major administrative move, the Odisha government has directed that some of the post offices will now operate from the designated panchayat offices.

As many as 573 post offices have been identified for relocation to Panchayat buildings, and an official communication regarding the same has already been issued to all the district Collectors by the Panchayati Raj Department.

Although the directive covers 573 locations, only 71 post offices have been shifted so far. The relocation process for the remaining units is still underway. Authorities have been instructed to ensure that all pending post office relocations are completed by December 20.

As per the notification issued by the Panchayati Raj and DW Department of the Odisha government, housing Branch Post Offices (BOS) in Panchayat bu

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