India Post Philatelic Exhibition in Srinagar
By Rediff Money Desk, SRINAGAR Nov 28, 2023 17:41
India Post hosted a 3-day philatelic exhibition in Srinagar, showcasing 50,000 stamps and other philatelic items, highlighting India's history and culture. Rare stamps, seminars and workshops were part of the event.
Srinagar, Nov 28 (PTI) A three-day philatelic exhibition, where about 50,000 postage stamps and other philatelic items are on display, began here on Tuesday, officials said.
The three-day 'KASHPEX 2023' was inaugurated by Brig K Bhardwaj, along with Chief Postmaster General, J&K Circle, Col Vinod Kumar, at Kashmir International Convention Centre, the officials said.
Approximately 50,000 postage stamps and other philatelic items are on display at the exhibition, they said.
The exhibition will highlight India's history, culture, art and heritage across the years through stamps and pictorial collections. Besides some rare and old stamps dating back to the 1800s and 1900s, the officials said.
The exhibition is a rare opportunity to see some of the best stamps, first day covers, miniature sheets, and stamp cards from India and other countries, they added.
The exhibition also aims to be a platform to introduce a whole new generation about philately and its delightful charms. As part of promoting philately as a hobby among school children, philatelic kits were distributed among school children besides holding seminars and workshops on Philately by renowned philatelists of the country and state, they said.
A special cover on the famous 'Ghanta Ghar' (clock tower) at the Lal Chowk city centre here was also released. The special cover was released in acknowledgment of Srinagar being developed and recognized as a smart city and the iconic importance of Ghanta Ghar in the history and culture of Kashmir.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Postmaster General, J&K Circle, highlighted the role of India Post in the lives of common people and the vast network of India Post.
Kumar urged the audience, predominantly school children, to take philately as a hobby having twin benefits of enhancement of knowledge and monetary value.
The three-day 'KASHPEX 2023' was inaugurated by Brig K Bhardwaj, along with Chief Postmaster General, J&K Circle, Col Vinod Kumar, at Kashmir International Convention Centre, the officials said.
Approximately 50,000 postage stamps and other philatelic items are on display at the exhibition, they said.
The exhibition will highlight India's history, culture, art and heritage across the years through stamps and pictorial collections. Besides some rare and old stamps dating back to the 1800s and 1900s, the officials said.
The exhibition is a rare opportunity to see some of the best stamps, first day covers, miniature sheets, and stamp cards from India and other countries, they added.
The exhibition also aims to be a platform to introduce a whole new generation about philately and its delightful charms. As part of promoting philately as a hobby among school children, philatelic kits were distributed among school children besides holding seminars and workshops on Philately by renowned philatelists of the country and state, they said.
A special cover on the famous 'Ghanta Ghar' (clock tower) at the Lal Chowk city centre here was also released. The special cover was released in acknowledgment of Srinagar being developed and recognized as a smart city and the iconic importance of Ghanta Ghar in the history and culture of Kashmir.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Postmaster General, J&K Circle, highlighted the role of India Post in the lives of common people and the vast network of India Post.
Kumar urged the audience, predominantly school children, to take philately as a hobby having twin benefits of enhancement of knowledge and monetary value.
Read More On:
DISCLAIMER - This article is from a syndicated feed. The original source is responsible for accuracy, views & content ownership. Views expressed may not reflect those of rediff.com India Limited.
You May Like To Read
TODAY'S MOST TRADED COMPANIES
- Company Name
- Price
- Volume
- Srestha Finvest
- 0.66 (+ 4.76)
- 8190011
- TBO Tek
- 1,501.00 ( -5.17)
- 6660073
- Vodafone Idea L
- 8.33 (+ 0.48)
- 5730642
- Filatex Fashions
- 0.97 (+ 4.30)
- 4277137
- AvanceTechnologies
- 0.90 ( -1.10)
- 4113612
MORE NEWS
FSSAI Reclassifies Packaged Water as High-Risk,...
The FSSAI has reclassified packaged drinking water as a high-risk food category,...
Sebi Bans 'Baap of Chart' & 6 Others for...
Sebi has banned 'Baap of Chart' and six others for one year for providing unregistered...
RBI Urges Banks to Reduce Inoperative Accounts
The RBI has directed banks to reduce inoperative accounts urgently, citing concerns...