STAMP COLLECTING-POST INDEPENDENCE INDIA-36

THIS IS MY 36th HUB ON POST-INDEPENDENT INDIA

STAMP SERIES.THIS COVERS THE STAMPS RELEASED

IN 1988.This is the third part of the year.This contains the stamps released in June to september.

Stamp Issue Date : 05/06/1988Postage Stamp Dinomination : 0.60Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1319Postal Stamp Name : KHEJRI TREE

Stamp Information : KHEJRI TREE The Khejri, (Prosopis Cineraria), is a small to moderate sized tree, evergreen or nearby so, with lighter foliage and rather slender branches armed with conical spines, found in dry and arid regions of India. It does not ordinarily exceed a height of 12m, and a girth of 1.2m, the maximum recorded being 18m and 5.4 m, respectively. The tree prefers a dry climate and the most important areas of its distribution are characterised by extremes in temprature. In Punjab it occurs throughout the alluvial plains (rainfall 10-25cms). The tree is a light demander and the older plants are drought resistant. Young seedlings are sensitive to frost. Natural regeneration through seed is confined to moist places, nut in dry situations the tree regenerates itself by root suckers. The seed weight is 25000 a kg. and seeds need sacrification and soaking in water before sowing. Germination percentage is about 65.

About one year old nursery plants are planted in the field. Artificial regeneration through direct sowing on lands either subject to occasional floods or under irrigation has been found to be quite successful. The trees can also be successfully raised by sowing in conjunction with field crops in irrigated lands. The wood is suitable for interior construction work, such as columns, roofs, doors and windows and for wheels and hubs of carts, agricultural implements, tool handles, small turnery articles and well curbs. In dry and arid regions, it is a source of fuel and is used for making charcoal. The pods are used as fodder for livestock. The bark as well as galls formed onleaves are used for tanning. Leaves are lopped for fodder. The tree exudes a gum that resembles the mesquite gum. The Khejri tree has been traditionally protected by the Bishnois of Rajasthan, a remarkable phenomenon in the field of conservation, both of vegetation and soil. The Khejri tree is appropriately being used as a theme for this stamp to be released on 5th June, 1988, World Environment Day, by the Department of Posts. Material for text, courtesy, National Wasteland Development Board.

Philatelic Stamp Description : The stamp by India Security Press, Nashik Road, is based on designs obtained from Thakur Dalip Singh. The first day cover shows an attractive tree design by Shri K.S. Radhakrishnan adapted from rural Rajasthani wall paintings. The cancellation is by Smt. Alka Sharma.

Stamp Currency : P

Stamp Type : COMMEMORATIVE

Stamp Language : English

Stamp Overall Size : 4.8 X 3.06 cmsPostal Stamp Print Size : 4.48 X 3.3 cms.Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 20Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13Postal Stamp Shape : HorizontalPostage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked P.G. Matt coated paperIndian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 15,00,000Stamp Printed At : India Security PressIndian Stamp's Color : Multicoloured

Stamp Issue Date : 18/06/1988Postage Stamp Dinomination : 0.60Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1291Postal Stamp Name : DR.A.N. SINGH

Stamp Information : DR. ANUGRAH NARAIN SINGH Dr. Anugrah Narain Singh was born on 18th June, 1887 in Polyavan village of the erstwhile Gaya district (today known as Aurangabad) of Bihar. His father was Vishweshwar Dayal Singh. A brilliant student from the beginning of his academic career, Dr. Anugrah Narain Singh obtained his initial education in the village school. From Junior school till graduation he headed the lists at every examination obtaining an M.A. (History) in 1914 from Calcutta University, he was appointed Professor of History at Bhagalpur University where he remained, known as an ideal teacher, till 1916. Then he began successfully practising law at Patna High Court. But in 1917 heeding the call of Mahatma Gandhi to the nation he left the flourishing practice to join the Champaran Satyagraha movement. In 1930 he took an active part in the Salt Satyagraha. His patriotism earned him 15 months of imprisonment in 1933-34. He returned from jail to continue serving the nation. He was now well known to the people who elected him member of the Central Council (1935) and of the Bihar Legislative Assembly (1936). He was among the first freedom fighters to respond Gandhiji's call for Satyagrah in 1940-41. But he was arrested by the British authorities and imprisoned in the Hazaribagh Central Jail in 1942. In 1944 he was released and devoted himself to serving the epidemic ridden people.

After independence he dedicated himself to the all round development of Bihar as a minister and as the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar. He served India's International interests. He successfully led the Indian Food and Agriculture delegation to Nepal and also the Indian delegation to I.L.O. in Canada and Swetzerland. He also actively led number of Government and voluntary organisations in India and abroad. On 5th July, 1957, Dr. Anugrah Narain Singh passed away leaving behind hima legend of patriotism and sacrifice.

Philatelic Stamp Description : The 60 P stamp has been designed by India Security Press, Nashik Road. The first day cover has been prepared by Shri Sankha Samanta and the cancellation by Smt. Nenu Gupta.

Stamp Currency : P

Stamp Type : COMMEMORATIVE

Stamp Language : English

Stamp Overall Size : 4.06 X 2.73 cmsPostal Stamp Print Size : 3.71 x 2.3 cms.Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 40Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13Postal Stamp Shape : VerticalPostage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked P.G. Matt coated paperIndian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 10,00,000Stamp Printed At : India Security PressIndian Stamp's Color : Multicoloured 

Stamp Issue Date : 19/06/1988Postage Stamp Dinomination : 0.60Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1292Postal Stamp Name : K. CHALIAHStamp Information : KULADHOR CHALIHA Kuladhor Chaliha was born on 20th September, 1886 at Sibsagar, the son of Raibahadur Phanidhor Chaliha. Kuladhor Chaliha, with Larambir Nabin Chandra Bardoloi and Dshababhakta Tarun Ram Phukan, was one of the top-ranking leaders of the freedom movement in Assam. After studying law, he joined the Assam Civil Sevice as an Extra Assistant Comissioner in 1913, but he resigned due to disagreement with the policy of the British Govenment. He took up the cause of opium prohibition in Assam, taking up preventive measures along with the late Krishna Nath Sarma, a follower of Mahatma Gandhi. He also joined the Bar at Jorhat Court and was soon known as a promising advocate. After the massacre at Jalianwala Bagh in 1919, he joined the Congress under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. He convicted and jailed for one ear in 1921. In 1920, he was elected the first President of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee. He joined Reverend C.P. Andrews and Horace Alexander in their opium prohibition campaign in 1928. When the Assam Legislative Council was formed in 1927, he was elected one of its Members. He was also elected to the Lesislative Assembly after the death of Nabin Chandra Bardoloi. He was a member of the Constituent Assembly of India. One of the pioneer Congress Leaders of Assam, he was elected to the Assam Legislative Assembly from Katonigaon Constituency of Jorhat and remained as its Speaker from 1952-57. He passed away on 19th January, 1963. Text, Courtesy: Deshneta Kuladhor Chaliha Birth Centenary CElebration Committee, Jorhat.Philatelic Stamp Description : The 60P stamp has been designed by India Security Presss, Nashik Raod. the first day cover design has been prepared by Shri Sankha Samanta and the cancellation by Smt. Nenu Gupta.Stamp Currency : PStamp Type : COMMEMORATIVEStamp Language : EnglishStamp Overall Size : 4.06 X 2.73 cmsPostal Stamp Print Size : 3.71 x 2.3 cms.Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 40Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13Postal Stamp Shape : VerticalPostage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked P.G. Matt coated paperIndian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 10,00,000Stamp Printed At : India Security PressIndian Stamp's Color : Multicoloured 

Stamp Issue Date : 28/06/1988Postage Stamp Dinomination : 0.60Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1293Postal Stamp Name : SHIV PRASAD GUPTA

Stamp Information : SHIV PRASAD GUPTA Shiv prasad Gupta was born inVaranasi on 28th June 1883. He graduated from Allahabad University where thinkers and national leaders like Acharya Narendra Deo and Pandit Govind Vallabh Pant were his college-mates. Inspired by Lokmanya Tilak, he joined the Congress. A close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. he was the treasurer and member of the Working Committee of the Congress from 1924 to 1931. Elected President of the Congress Political Conference of the United Province at Kashipur, he announced the ultimate goal of total independence in his presidential address. In 1914 and 1930, he visited the USA, England, Japan and Europe. He first met Mahatma Gandhi in London. During these visits, he met sevearl Indian revolutionaries and fredom fighters living abroad. On his way back to India, he was arrested by the British Police in Singapore, jailed and tortured. Taking active part in all the movements after 1920, he was sent to jail several times. A successful leader of the national movement in Eastern U.P. and Varanasi, people honoured him with the title of "rashtra-Ratna". His house in Varanasi - Seva Upvan - was a shelter for the freedom fighters and revolutionaries. Mahatma Gandhi's proposal for 'Asahayog Satyagrah' (Non-Cooperation Movement) was first discussed at a meeting of the Congress Working Committee at Seva Upvan. Guptaji spread te message of the National Movement through a Hindi daily - Aj - which he began publishing from Varanasi. It continues to be published in seven cities of U.P. and Bihar.

He also started the Kashi Vidyapeeth as an institution to prepare educated youth to work for the cause of freedom. Inaugurated by Gandhiji in 1921, today this University is a leading educational institution of the country, whose alumni include erstwhile Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. Kamalpati Tripathi, Dr. Balkrishna Keskar and many opther leaders and fredom foghters. Jawaharlal Nehru was the Chairman of its governing body for several years. In 1936 Gandhiji inaugurated the Bharatmata Temple founded by Guptaji in Varanasi. It became a source of national inspiration. Shiv prasad Gupta, philanthropist, freedom fighter and educationalist, died on 24th April 1944. Material for text,Courtesy: Dr, Ram Mohan Pathak.

Philatelic Stamp Description : The stamp is designed by India Security Press, Nashik Road. The cancellation is designed by Smt. Nenu Gupta.

Stamp Currency : P

Stamp Type : COMMEMORATIVE

Stamp Language : English

Stamp Overall Size : 4.06 X 2.73 cmsPostal Stamp Print Size : 3.71 x 2.3 cms.Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 40Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13Postal Stamp Shape : VerticalPostage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked P.G. Matt coated paperIndian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 10,00,000Stamp Printed At : India Security PressIndian Stamp's Color : Multicoloured

Stamp Issue Date : 24/06/1988Postage Stamp Dinomination : 0.60Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1322Postal Stamp Name : RANI DURGWATI

Stamp Information : RANI DURGAWATI Rani Durgawati was the daughter of Raja Salivahan of Rath and Mahoba, a scion of the Chandela dynasty. She married Dalpat Shah, the ruler of Gondwana. He died in 1548 A.D. leaving a minor son and Durgawati took over the reins of Government. From 1548 to 1564 A.D. she governed the country assisted by two ministers, Adhar Kayastha and Man Brahman. It is said that trade flourished during this period. Peole were prosperious. Like her husband's predecessors she extended her teritory and accomplished the political unification of Gondwana, also called Garha-Katanga, with courage, enerosity and tact. Out of 23,000 villages in her kingdom 12,000 were directly managed by her government. Her large well equpped army is said to have consisted of 20,000 cavalry and 1,000 war elephants besides a good number of foot soldiers. Durgawati combined beauty and grace with courage and wisdom. She distinguished herself as a warrior and fought with unvarying success against Baz Bahadur, the Sultan of Malwa. Stories of her exploits as a warrior and hunter are still curent in area. She carried out many useful public works in different parts of her kingdom, winning the hearts of her people. She built a great reservoir close to Jabalpur, called Ranital. Following her initiative one of her attendants built Cherital and the Adhartal was built three miles from Jabalpur by her minister Adhar Kayastha. She is also reputed to have been a liberal patron of learning.s Her kingdom fell a victim to agression as the Mughal Empire spread. Asaf Khan, the Governor of Kara-Manikpur attacked her domains, lured by tales of wealth and hoping for rich teritorial gains.

 Befriending the people and encouraging trade betwen Gondwana and his own territory, he apointed spies to assess the Rani's military streangth, before embarkig on conquest. Assisted by jagirdars of neighbouring regions the army of Asaf Khan penetrated into Gondwana in 1564 catching Durgawati off her guard. She gallantly opposed the invaders but resolved that it was beter to die gloriously than to live with ignominy. She travelled through dense forests arriving at Narhi which was strategically positioned and naturally fortified. Despite initial success her army was severely weakened and beaten back. Her young son was injured and she herself, struck by arrows in the right temple and in the neck, fell unconscious. When she regained consciousness she found that the battle had been lost. It is said she stabbed herself choosing death to dishonour. She was cremated some 12 miles from Jabalpur. Text, Courtesy: Dr. R.K. Sharma, Jabalpur.

Philatelic Stamp Description : The stamp is designed by India Security Press, Nashik Raod. The cancellation is designed by Smt. Nenu Gupta.

Stamp Currency : P

Stamp Type : COMMEMORATIVE

Stamp Language : English

Stamp Overall Size : 4.06 X 2.73 cmsPostal Stamp Print Size : 3.71 x 2.3 cms.Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 40Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13Postal Stamp Shape : VerticalPostage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked P.G. Matt coated paperIndian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 10,00,000Stamp Printed At : India Security PressIndian Stamp's Color : Red Brown 

Stamp Issue Date : 28/07/1988Postage Stamp Dinomination : 0.60Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1323Postal Stamp Name : ACHARYA SHANTI DEV

Stamp Information : Acharya Shanti Dev Acharya Shanti Dev, Sanskrit poet and the author of 'Bodhicharyavatar' a classic of Mahayana Buddhism was born in 687 A.D. in the royal family of Gujarat. His father was king Kushala Varman and mother Vajrayogini. On his father's dath Shanti Dev, who was then known as Shanti Varman, became heir to the throne. But a few days before his coronation, Bodhisatva Manjushri appeared before him in a dream and beckoned him to follow the path of Dharma. On waking up, Shanti Dev left the place quietly. After travelling for 21 days, he reached Nalanda and studied the Buddhist scriptures, mastering Sanskrit and Pali. It is said that he started writing poems in Sanskrit. The scholars i the University challenged him to write philosophical work in verse. Shanti Dev's reply was the 'Bodhicharyavatar', his masterpiece, which describes the various stages in the life of a Bodhisatva, who need not necessarily be a monk or even a celibate. The esential quality to develop is the Bodhichitta, the Mind of Enlightenment, which has a single goal - to enter the stream and become a Spiritual Son of the Buddha/ The sorrows of this world become blessings in the spiritual path. Translated into major world language, 'Bodhicharyavatar' is recited daily by millions of monks and laymen, professing Mahayana Buddhism in the Himalayan border states of India rom Ladakh and H.P. in north-West to Arunachal Pradesh in the North-East, as also in Magolia and China. The Bodhicharyavatar in 10 Chapters containing 913 verses achieves a unique quality of perfection both as Sanskrit poetry and as a philosophical treatise, elucidating the Madhyamika system of Buddhist philosophy, whose chief exponent was the celebrated Acharya Nagarjuna. 'Siksha Samuchaya' weaves over one hundred Sutras around 27 verses and is a complementary work to 'Bodhicharyavatar'.

It is said that Shanti Dev defeated many scholars of eminence in debates and composed other works, namely, 'Shiksha amuchaya', a compedium of Mahayana Snskrit Sutras in Sanskrit, and 'Sutra Samuchaya'. Not only was he a great saint and scholar, he was also a great benefactor of the poor and the lowely, and an apostile of peace and goodwill. At the time of a famine in Gujarat, he is said to have worked as a social worker and provided food to thousands of starving persons. On another occasion, h intrvened to prevent a bloody quarell between to factions. He is said to have realised and deckared fs "Everything is like space". He passed away at the age of 78. Text Courtesy: Shri N.C. Parashar.

Philatelic Stamp Description : The stamp has been designed by India Security Press, Nashik Roiad. The first day cover design has been prepared by Shri Sankha Samanta and the cancellation by Smt. Alka Sharma.

Stamp Currency : P

Stamp Type : COMMEMORATIVE

Stamp Language : English

Stamp Overall Size : 3.91 X 2.90 cmsPostal Stamp Print Size : 3.54 X 2.5 cms.Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 35Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13Postal Stamp Shape : VerticalPostage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked P.G. Matt coated paperIndian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 10,00,000Stamp Printed At : India Security PressIndian Stamp's Color : Red Brown 

Stamp Issue Date : 04/08/1988Postage Stamp Dinomination : 0.60Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1324Postal Stamp Name : DR. Y.S. PAMAR

Stamp Information : Dr. Y.S. Parmar As an architect of modern Himachal Pradesh, the name of Dr. YAshwant Singh Parmar shall always remain associated with it. Dr. Y.S. Parmar, the energetic Chief Minister and the beloved leader of Himachal Pradesh, was born on 4th August, 1906 at Chanhalag vollage of the erstwhile princely state of Sirmaur. To Dr. Parmar goes the credit of integrating a number of hill states having similargeographical and cultural identities and then sucessfully procuring for the whole the status of a fullfledged state. By doing so he ensured the future prosperity and development of this backward area.

The most commendable part of it is that he achieved it without any revolt and without a single drop of blood beinh shed. This could be done because of his preservence, his devotion to serve the masses and his intellectual attainments. Dr, Parmar remained the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh for about eighteen years. He had a deep understanding of life in the hills, the geographical circumstances and cultural ingredia\ents of that area. On this basis he was able to formulate various schemes in consonance with the imperatives of the hills and thereby, initiate a new awareness in the life. Prior to independence, the life of a person from the hills ws normally associated with the abcence of education and with poverty, unemployment and helplessness. This was informed by this crusader of the hill people, people who now call themselves 'Paharis' with an inherent feeling of self-respect, the seed of which was sown by Dr. Parmar. The personality of Dr. Parmar was a harmonious conglomeration of various facets. A farmer, a horticulturist, a judious administrator, a mass leader and an intellectual. He was devoted to the masses throughout his life and was responsible for an awakening amongst the hill people. Dr. Parmar, a servant of society, is remembered with affection and respect not only in Himachal Pradesh but all through the hills and in fact the whole country. He passed away on 2nd May, 1981 but left an indelible mark in the history of Himachal Pradesh.

Philatelic Stamp Description : The stamp is designed by India Security Press, Nashik Road. The first day cover, showing Dr. Y.S. Parmar aganst a map of HImachal Pradesh, the state to which he devoted his life's work, is designed by Shri Sankha Samanta. The Cancellation is designed by Smt. Nenu Gupta.

Stamp Currency : P

Stamp Type : COMMEMORATIVE

Stamp Language : English

Stamp Overall Size : 3.91 X 2.90 cmsPostal Stamp Print Size : 3.55 X 2.5 cms.Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 35Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13Postal Stamp Shape : VerticalPostage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked P.G. Matt coated paperIndian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 10,00,000Stamp Printed At : India Security PressIndian Stamp's Color : Blue Gray

Stamp Issue Date : 16/08/1988Postage Stamp Dinomination : 0.60X2Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1325Postal Stamp Name : TILAK HISTORIC PROCLAMATION BY HUSSAIN

Stamp Information : FREEDOM FORTY- SWARAJ 15 August, 1988 brings to a close the commemoration of 40 years of India's Independence. TO mark theis ocasion the Department of Posts id issuing a stamp commemorating the contribution og Bal Gangadhar TIlak, towards the cause of freedom and his famous call "Swaraj is my birthright" which inspired generations of Indians. At around the beginning of this century there was a certain disenchanment with the approach of the older and more moderate group of nationalists. The Patition of Bengal in 1905 catalysed the wave that carried our National Movement to its phase with its emphasis on Swaraj, Swadeshi and Boycott. Tilak's thundering proclamation onSwaraj and the cries of "Vande Mataram" rekindled national pride. For the first time the common man boldly stepped out in the current of our National Movement. The youth of India rsponded enthusiastically to the call of independence from foreign rule.

The charged mood of the timess was later summed up by Jawaharlal Nahru, who wrote in his Autobiography- ..." For the first time since the Revolt of 1857 India was showing fight and not submitting tamely to foreign rule- Almost without an exception we were Tilakites....". On the economic front the emphasis on Swadeshi proved to be a boon; cottage industry prospered and large-scale enterprises were also set up. Tilak spread the message of self-confidence and self-reliance. He helped to widen the social base of our National Movement. Upon the death of this great son of India, in 1920, Mahatma Gandhi wrote ".... The roar of the lion is hushed. For us he will go down to the generations yet unborn as a member of modern India....". His bravery, his simplicity, his wonderful industry and his love of his country inspire us even today. Text, Courtesy: Implementation Committee for Commemoration of 4oth Anniversary of India's Independence & Pandit Jawarlal Nehru Centenary.

Philatelic Stamp Description : This composite setenant stamp features a painting by M.F. Husain; the beginning of Tilak's historic proclamation is written inMarathi at the top of the visual. The design for the stamp was prepared by Contract Advertising (India) Ltd. The first day cover shows a line drawing of Bipin Chandra Pal, Bal Gangadhar Tilak and lala Lajpat Rai, prominent leaders of the National Movement. This is designed by Shri K.S. Radhakrishnan. The cancellation is a depiction of the first postage stamp of fre India issued on 21-11-47 to commemorate India's Fredom. It is designed by Smt. Alka Sharma.

Stamp Currency : P

Stamp Type : COMMEMORATIVE

Stamp Language : EnglishStamp

Overall Size : 7.82 X 5.80 cmsPostal Stamp Print Size : 7.82 x 5.7 cms.Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 16Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13Postal Stamp Shape : HorizontalPostage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked adhesive Gravure coated stamp paperIndian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 15,00,000Stamp Printed At : India Security PressIndian Stamp's Color : Multicoloured

Stamp Issue Date : 26/08/1988Postage Stamp Dinomination : 0.60Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1327Postal Stamp Name : DURGADAS RATHORE

Stamp Information : Durgadas Rathore Durgadas Rathore, the son of a Rajput noble of Marwar, Askaran Rathore, was born on 13th August 1638 at Salwa. He led a quiet, uneventful life with his mother in village Lunawa near Sawla Kalan. But in 1655 he killed the official hardsman who loked after the king's camels for speaking insolently about the king. This act of loyalty changed the course of his life. Aurangzeb became the Emperor of Hindustan and, gaining the loyalty of Jaswant Singh I, ruler of Marwar, appointed him Governor of Kabul. Durgadas served Jaswant Singh throughout his life-time and after his death, in 1678, he shouldeered the task of safeguarding the freedom of Marwar and his life of its young king, Ajit Singh, son of Jaswant Singh.

The task was not an easy one, beset as he was with court intrigues and faced with the might of Mughal Emperor. Battles, skirmishes and diplomatic manouvers kept Durgadas busy till 1708, when he restored Ajit Singh, to the throne of Marwar. His soldiers were men of various castes and creeds. His zeal roused the fervour of many Rajputs bringing them togather under one flag in an unprecedented manner. His chivalry towards women was well known, as is seen from his protection of Aurangzeb's grand daughter. On 22nd November 1718, on the banks of the Sipra at Ujjain, Durgadas passed away. What he left behind was a shining example of loyalty, chivalry and courage. Material for text, courtesy: Veer Durgadas Rathore Smriti Samiti, Jodhpur.

Philatelic Stamp Description : The 60 p stamp is designed by India Security Press, Nashik Road. The first day cover depicts a painting on Durgadas Rathore the transparency of which was provided by the Veer Durgadas Rathore Smriti Samiti, Jodhpur. The cancelation is designed by Smt. Nenu Gupta.

Stamp Currency : P

Stamp Type : COMMEMORATIVE

Stamp Language : English

Stamp Overall Size : 3.91 X 2.90 cmsPostal Stamp Print Size : 3.55 X 2.5 cms.Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 35Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13Postal Stamp Shape : VerticalPostage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked P.G. Matt coated paperIndian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 10,00,000Stamp Printed At : India Security PressIndian Stamp's Color : Brown

Stamp Issue Date : 06/09/1988Postage Stamp Dinomination : 0.60Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1294Postal Stamp Name : SARAT CHANDRA BOSE

Stamp Information : Sarat Chandra Bose Born on 6th September, 1889, Sarat Chandra Bose's life was multi-fceted. Law was his profession. He rose to the top and was called a "Prince of Barristers". He joined the Indian National Congress in 1919 and was always in the Vortex of the freedom strugle. He led the Congress Party and was Leader of the Opposition inthe Bengal Legislative Assembly for many years. He was President of Bengal Provincial Congress Committee. He was Leader of Congress Party and Leader of the Opposition in the Central Legislative Assembly after elections in 1946 till transfer of power in 1947. He was a member of the Congress Working Commitee and became a member of the Congress Central Parliamentary Board in 1946, sparing no efforts to bring in the Congress Party with a massive majority.

He became member of the Interim Cabinet, but resigned to allow Muslim League members to join the Cabinet. An excellent journalist, he took charge of the paper "Forward" renamed "Liberty" started by Deshbandhu. Later, e brought out daily papers "The Nation" and the Bengali issue "Mahajati". He suffered incarceration for two terms. He gave up his lucrative practive and joined the Civil Disobedience Movement. He was imprisoned from February 1932 to September 1935. He was a source of inspiration to the revolutionaries and extended financial and other support to them. He was the defence council for some of the accused in the famous Chittagong Armoury Raid Case. In 1941, he endeavoured to unite the Hindus and Muslims and with Fazlul Haque formed the Progressive Coalition Party which assumed power in Bengal. On the eve of his joining the Ministry, he was arrested in December 1941 and imprisoned till September, 1945. The mentor and guiding spirit behind his brother Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, he participated in the fredom struggle side by side with him. He resigned from the Indian National Congress to the agree partition of the country and formed the Socialist Republican Party and fought hard and alone for an United India. An astute statesman, he could visualise the aftermath of Partition.

He was the pioneer in the movement for unification and consolidation of the leftist forces in India and succeeded in launching the United Socialist Organisation, in which many leftist parties joined. He passed away on the 20th February, 1950, fighting till the last for realising his principles. His dauntless spirit knew no compromise. A statesman, philosopher, a sensitive thinker, a man of action, a child of Indian Renaissance - that was Sarat Chandra Bose. text Courtesy: Smt. Gita Biswas, Calcutta.

Philatelic Stamp Description : The 60P stamp is designed by India Security Press, Nashik Road; the first day cover by Shri Sankha Samanta and the cancellation by Smt. Alka Sharma.

Stamp Currency : PStamp Type :COMMEMORATIVE

Stamp Language : English

Stamp Overall Size : 4.06 X 2.73 cmsPostal Stamp Print Size : 3.71 x 2.3 cms.Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 40Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13Postal Stamp Shape : VerticalPostage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked P.G. Matt coated paperIndian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 10,00,000Stamp Printed At : India Security PressIndian Stamp's Color : Multicoloured 

Stamp Issue Date : 07/09/1988Postage Stamp Dinomination : 0.60Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1328Postal Stamp Name : GOPINATH KAVIRAJ

Stamp Information : Gopinath Kaviraj Mahamahopadhyaya Pandit Gopinath Kaviraj, a stalwart in the field of Indological studies, was born on 7th September, 1887 at Dhamrai, in the Dhaka District, now in Bangladesh. Studying initially, at Dhaka and Jaipur, he later obtained the Master's Degree in Sanskrit from the Government Sanskrit College, Varanasi. Appointed Librarian of the famous Saraswati Bhavan Library at the same college, he devoted himself wholeheartedly to research. He declined the offer of Professorship at Calcutta University and in the Department of Oriental Studies, London University. He edited and got published 72 books in the Saraswati Bhavan Text and study Series, opening a new horizon in the field of Indological studies and research.

He had mastered various branches of Indian and Western Philosophy and had a profound knowledge of and insight into Christian mysticism and Sufism as well. His studies shed new light on different branches of Indian philosophy, Ancient Indian History, Epigraphy, Kashmir Saivism, Buddhism, Jainism, etc., considered invaluable guides to academic and spiritual research. For 23 years he served the Government Sanskrit College, Varanasi first as Librarian and later as Principal, till he voluntarily retired in 1937. He devoted himself subsequently to the pursuit of spiritual studies and meditation under the guidance of his guru, Yogi Paramahansa Swami Vishudhanandaji of Varanasi. His services in the field of scholarship received recognition from the then Government of India in 1934 and 1937 when he was awarded the title of 'Mahamahopadhyaya' and later the Coronation Medal.

In 1964 the Government of India conferred the title of 'Padmavibhushan' on him. He was a rare combination not only of uncommon erudition but also of singular Yogic experience. To him knowledge stood for 'Para Vidya' (Supreme Knowledge) which has no other objective than the realisation of Ultimate Reality. Universal salvation is, according to him, the ultimate goal towards which the entire creation has been moving. He died on 12th June, 1976 at Varanasi. text Courtesy: Mahamahopadhyaya Pandit Gopinath Kaviraj Birth Centenary celebration Committee.

Philatelic Stamp Description : The 60p stamp is designed by India Security Press, Nashik Road, the first day cover by Shri Sankha Samata and the cancellation by Smt. Alka Sharma.

Stamp Currency : P

Stamp Type : COMMEMORATIVE

Stamp Language : English

Stamp Overall Size : 3.91 X 2.90 cmsPostal Stamp Print Size : 3.55 X 2.5 cms.Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 35Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13Postal Stamp Shape : VerticalPostage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked P.G. Matt coated paperIndian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 10,00,000Stamp Printed At : India Security PressIndian Stamp's Color : Brown

Stamp Issue Date : 14/09/1988Postage Stamp Dinomination : 0.60Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1329Postal Stamp Name : HINDI DAY

Stamp Information : HINDI DAY On attainment of freedon in 1947, it was natural that the Indian Government sought an alternative to English as the Official Language and as a medium for education. It was essential to ahve a link language to establish emotional integration within the nation. After deep consideration, both within and outide the Constituent Assembly, on 14th September, 1949 it was agreed, among other items, to adopt Hindi in the Devanagari script as the Official Language of the Union. Accordingly on 26th January, 1950, when the Indian Constitution came into force, provision was made for this under Article 343 (i). Thus today India celebrates Hindi Day on 14th September. It was provided under Article 345 that the States within the Union may by law adopt any one or more of the languages in use in the State or Hindi as their Official Language.

The Official Language Act 1963 was passed to protect the sentiments and interests of the non-Hindi speaking States and their residents, accordingly these States will continue to correspond with the Centre in English till Hindi is adopted by a State for the purpose. Gujarat, Maharashtra and Punjab have adopted Hindi as Language for correspondence with the Centre under these provisions. Central Government offices will continue to cerespond with non-Hindi speaking States and their residents in English as before. The interests of Non-Hindi speaking candidates have also been fully protected in the matter of recruitment to srvices under the Centre. The Constitution has entrusted the Centre with the task of development of the Hindi Language. The Government of India has been making constant efforts to achieve this so as to ensure that the language becomes a medium for expressing all elements of the composite culture of our country. Consequently Hindi has been adopting and assimilating forms, styles and expressions from the regional languages as also from Sanskrit, to mould itself into a truly national language.

 Mechanical facilities play an important role in promoting the spread and development of language. The facility for use of Hindi in computres and other modern equipment is also being gradually increased. The Department of Posts is pleased to issue a postage stamp in honour of Hindi Day with the hope that Hindi will continue to fulfil its historic role as the Oficial Language of the Union and as the link language of our large country. In co-operation with other regional languages of the country.

Philatelic Stamp Description : The stamp is prepared by India Security Press, Nashik Road on the basis of a design suggested by the Department of Official Language. It depicts a lotus, the heart of which is Hindi touching all the petals which represent tha major languages of India. The first day cover, portraying Article 343 (i) of the Constitution of India, is prepared by Shri Sankha Samantha. he cancellation is designed by Smt. Alka Sharma.

Stamp Currency : P

Stamp Type : COMMEMORATIVEStamp Language : English

Stamp Overall Size : 3.91 X 2.90 cmsPostal Stamp Print Size : 3.55 X 2.5 cms.Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 35Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13Postal Stamp Shape : VerticalPostage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked adhesive Gravure coated stamp paperIndian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 15,00,000Stamp Printed At : India Security PressIndian Stamp's Color : Multicoloured

I.O.A.LOGO

Stamp Issue Date : 17/09/1988Postage Stamp Dinomination : 0.60Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1330Postal Stamp Name : I.O.A. LOGO

Stamp Information : SPORTS - 1988 The Department of Posts is issuing a set of two stamps on the teme of "Sports-1988" this year, it is appropriate that this set issues on the occasion of the Seoul Olympics. The two stamps depict the Glory of Sport and the lago of the Indian Olympic Association. The first stamp embraces twelve dosciplines in which India has attained commendable success during the last forty years of free India. India has a glorious record i hockey. Wilson Jones, Mechal Farriera and Geet Sethi have won world championships in billiards. We have been world champions in cricket too. Indian Tennis has been graced by such stalwarts as Ramanathan Krishnan and Vijay Amritraj. In athletics, Milkha Singh and P.T. Usha have bee very near success in the Olympics. Shooting is synonymous with the name of Dr. Karni Singh who broke the skeet record in 1967 (196/200). His was the first name among the Asian competition for shooting. R.R. randhir Singh also baged four gold medals in the Pesla-Sakan Tournament id Singapore. We have a good account of ourselves in football in 1948 and again in Heilsinki and Melbourne.

A young Indian's success in Chess has placed us in a Master's class of the game. In badminton Prakash Padukone hasmade his mark and we have also had players like Nandu Natekar and Dinesh Khanna. India has also excelled inBoxing, wrestling and long distance swimming. India pursues her tradition in sport in the true Olympic spirit, nor for winning alone, but for participating and fighting well. Her spors teams put in a lifetime of training for thos few moments of effort and excellence. The postage stamp emphasizes the fact that sports are an integral part of human development. The second stamp carries the logo of the Indian Olympic Association which is the apex soprts body, affiliated to the International Olympic Committee, dealing with amateur sports in the country. It is responsible for the participation of Indian contingents in the Olympics, Commonwealth, Asian & South Asian Games. In India the IOA is a composite body of the National Sports Federation and the State Olympic Association.

In 1900 Norman D. Oritchard, an Anglo Indian living in England, participated in the Olympics for the first time on behalf of India. Sir Dorabji Tata sent a token team of four athletes to the 1920 Olympic games. It was only in 1927 however that the IOA was formed with Sir Tata as President and Dr. A.J. Noehrem as General Secretary. The patiala family was at the helm of IOA from 1928 to 1976. The IOA continues its efforts to being to the fore many outstanding sports persons. Material for text, Courtesy: Deptt. of Youth Affairs & Sports, Sports Authority of India and Indian Olympic Association.

Philatelic Stamp Description : The stamps described above have been prepared by India Security Press, Nashik Road. The stamp on the Glory of Sport is designed by C.K. Parameshwaran. The first day cover, carrying the mascot and logo of the Seoul Olympics, is designed by Sabrina Siga and the cancellation by Alka Sharma.

Stamp Currency : P

Stamp Type : COMMEMORATIVE

Stamp Language : EnglishStamp

Overall Size : 4.06 X 2.28 cmsPostal Stamp Print Size : 3.75 X 1.9 cms.Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 50Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13Postal Stamp Shape : VerticalPostage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked adhesive Gravure coated stamp paperIndian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 15,00,000Stamp Printed At : India Security PressIndian Stamp's Color : Brown

GLORY OF SPORTS

stamp Issue Date : 17/09/1988Postage Stamp Dinomination : 5.00Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1331Postal Stamp Name : GLORY OF SPORTS

Stamp Information : SPORTS - 1988 The Department of Posts is issuing a set of two stamps on the teme of "Sports-1988" this year, it is appropriate that this set issues on the occasion of the Seoul Olympics. The two stamps depict the Glory of Sport and the lago of the Indian Olympic Association. The first stamp embraces twelve dosciplines in which India has attained commendable success during the last forty years of free India.

 India has a glorious record i hockey. Wilson Jones, Mechal Farriera and Geet Sethi have won world championships in billiards. We have been world champions in cricket too. Indian Tennis has been graced by such stalwarts as Ramanathan Krishnan and Vijay Amritraj. In athletics, Milkha Singh and P.T. Usha have bee very near success in the Olympics. Shooting is synonymous with the name of Dr. Karni Singh who broke the skeet record in 1967 (196/200). His was the first name among the Asian competition for shooting. R.R. randhir Singh also baged four gold medals in the Pesla-Sakan Tournament id Singapore. We have a good account of ourselves in football in 1948 and again in Heilsinki and Melbourne. A uoung Indian's success in Chess has placed us in a Master's class of the game.

In badminton Prakash Padukone hasmade his mark and we have also had players like Nandu Natekar and Dinesh Khanna. India has also excelled inBoxing, wrestling and long distance swimming. India pursues her tradition in sport in the true Olympic spirit, nor for winning alone, but for participating and fighting well. Her spors teams put in a lifetime of training for thos few moments of effort and excellence. The postage stamp emphasizes the fact that sports are an integral part of human development. The second stamp carries the logo of the Indian Olympic Association which is the apex soprts body, affiliated to the International Olympic Committee, dealing with amateur sports in the country.

It is responsible for the participation of Indian contingents in the Olympics, Commonwealth, Asian & South Asian Games. In India the IOA is a composite body of the National Sports Federation and the State Olympic Association. In 1900 Norman D. Oritchard, an Anglo Indian living in England, participated in the Olympics for the first time on behalf of India. Sir Dorabji Tata sent a token team of four athletes to the 1920 Olympic games. It was only in 1927 however that the IOA was formed with Sir Tata as President and Dr. A.J. Noehrem as General Secretary. The patiala family was at the helm of IOA from 1928 to 1976. The IOA continues its efforts to being to the fore many outstanding sports persons. Material for text, Courtesy: Deptt. of Youth Affairs & Sports, Sports Authority of India and Indian Olympic Association.

Philatelic Stamp Description : The stamps described above have been prepared by India Security Press, Nashik Road. The stamp on the Glory of Sport is designed by C.K. Parameshwaran. The first day cover, carrying the mascot and logo of the Seoul Olympics, is designed by Sabrina Siga and the cancellation by Alka Sharma.

Stamp Currency : R

Stamp Type : COMMEMORATIVE

Stamp Language : English

Stamp Overall Size : 4.06 X 2.28 cmsPostal Stamp Print Size : 3.75 X 1.9 cms.Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 50Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13Postal Stamp Shape : HorizontalPostage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked adhesive Gravure coated stamp paperIndian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 15,00,000Stamp Printed At : India Security PressIndian Stamp's Color : Multicoloured