26 September 2021

Club News

New book to be released .....

A comprehensive book on Jai Hind cancellation will be released on 2nd October 2021

Jai Hind- The True Spirit of India
By Sushil Mehra and K. Chaitanya Dev





New Special Covers

Eminent Philatelist Dhirubhai Mehta : 25 September 2021 : Mumbai




Geographical Indication (GI) Tags of Assam
Karbi Anglong Ginger (Assam):  31 August 20121 : Diphu


Special Cover - ASM-03-2021 - Karbi Anglong Ginger. (GI Tag No. 435 )

Ginger produced in Assam's Karbi Anglong is known for its quality and medicinal value which also makes it internationally popular. It is a medium-size rhizome with a yellow skin known for its distinctive pungency and heady aroma.

It is grown organically as an important cash crop in Singhasan Hills of Karbi Anglong district using the age-old system of jhum and tila with a shelf-life of 9 months.

- Suresh R., Bangalore : email : suresh.hobbies@gmail.com


 Aplique (Khatwa) : 26 August 2021 : Madhubani



A special cover was issued on 26th  September 2021 at Madhubani ( Bihar ) highlighting the Applique ( Khatwa ), a G I tagged art form. The cover illustration and cancellation depict the Applique (Khatwa) art. The has been approved by the CPMG of Bihar Postal Circle vide No.  BH - 09 / August, 2021.


- Lalit Kumar Mishra, Patna : email : lalit140173@gmail.com
 


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