INPEX 2019 - National Stamp Show – Release of Prospectus

INPEX 2019 - National Stamp Show – Release of Prospectus August 21, 2019 

The Prospectus for INPEX 2019, National Stamp Show, was released by Shri Harish C Agrawal, Chief Post Master General (CPMG) Maharashtra Circle and Smt. Damyanti Pittie, President, Philatelic Congress of India (PCI) at a meeting held at the Office of the CPMG, GPO Building Mumbai on 20th August 2019. 

Shri Harish C. Agrawal, Chief Postmaster General Maharashtra Circle (Centre) Smt. Damyanti Pittie, President, Philatelic Congress of India (PCI) (Second from Left) Shri Rajesh Kumar Bagri, Hon. Secretary-General (PCI) (Left) Shri Kapil Gogri, Asst. Secretary, Steering Committee - INPEX 2019 (Second from Right) Shri Santosh Kulkarni, ADPSR, Office of CPMG, Maharashtra (Right) 

India Post has been regularly holding District and State Level competitive exhibitions for the benefit of philatelists spread across the country. Through the SPARSH Yojana announced by the Department of Posts, children have been encouraged to participate in letter/essay writing contests and awarded Scholarships to eligible entries. 

India Post has been releasing special commemorative stamps on various subjects of national importance and they are very popular amongst philatelists from India and worldwide. 

Inpex 2019, is being organized by Philatelic Congress of India (PCI), the apex National Federation of Philatelic Societies and Philatelists in India with the active support of Department of Post, Govt. of India, will be held at World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai during 18 to 22 December 2019. 

Highlights of INPEX 2019 : ·

 Participants from all over the country, who have previously qualified at State Level Exhibitions, are eligible to participate in this National competitive philatelic exhibition. 

· A separate Special Section has been kept for exhibits on Mahatma Gandhi as a mark of tribute to the celebrations of 150 years of Mahatma. 

· Separate Class for Youth falling in the age group of 10 Years to 21 Years has been kept for exhibits from the Youth as a part of encouragement of the Youth. 

· Various programs, seminars, letter-writing contest, etc. are specially planned for the event. · The Exhibits will be judged by a Specialized Accredited National level Jury Team through an established mark sheet system of evaluation. · Special Awards will be given for Best Youth Exhibit and other Classes. 

· The Exhibitors who win suitable awards at this National event will qualify for participation at intercontinental and international Philatelic Exhibitions. Details about such international events are also regularly published at the website of PCI www.philateliccongressofindia.com 

· The event will be well-publicized through the social, electronic media and philatelists from all over the country and abroad are expected to visit the event. · The Prospectus and rules of participation are provided in detail at the website of INPEX 2019 at www.inpex2019.com 

· Applications will be accepted online to allow easy and seamless access and opportunity to all eligible exhibitors from the remotest parts of India. 

News from Himachal Philatelic Club, Shimla

Announcement of  INPEX 2019 n meeting with renowned stamp designer, Sankha Samanta

An interactive session organized by Himachal Philatelic Club Shimla with ace stamp designer Mr Shanka Samantha. Also graced the occasion Ms Smita Kumar CPMG Himachal Pradesh circle with Director Postal Service, Mr Dinesh Mistri and APMG Mr Bishan Singh...earlier in the day stamp designing workshop with 350 kids in groups who learnt from Mr Samantha...Mr Suresh Bhardwaj Education Minister addressed the artists and the kids

- Major (Dr ) Ritu Kalra

Innovative ways needed to rejuvenate postal system: Ace stamp designer Samanta

Shimla, Aug 25 Leading postal stamp designer Sankha Samanta has said that the country''s postal department should find innovative ways to rejuvenate its services in the current high-tech era.

Samanta, who has designed over 400 stamps on various themes, including 38 on Mahatma Gandhi, was speaking to the media on the sidelines of an interactive session held by Himachal Philatelic Club here on Saturday evening.

"Despite diminishing use of postal services, there is a huge scope for stamps as they are not only used for sending posts but also have historical significance," Samanta said.

His first stamp, released in the late eighties, depicted the execution of freedom fighter Veer Narayan Singh who was tied to the mouth of a cannon shortly before it was fired.

Samanta also designed stamps on the ''Quit India Movement'' and the ''Ramayana'', of which, the latter was released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi two years ago.

Lately, he sketched a stamp on the theme ''Queen Hur Hwang-ok of Korea'' which was jointly issued by India and Korea last month.

Interacting with the members of Himachal Philatelic Club, Samanta said he now observes the contemporary environment while designing a stamp on a particular theme. 

The president of the philatelic club, Ritu Kalra, welcomed Samanta and informed that National Stamps Exhibition 2019 would be held in Mumbai from December 18 to 22.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Postmaster General Smita Kumar and the Director of Postal Services, Dinesh Mistry, were also present during the interactive session.

- Outlook