New Special Covers

 

Dussehri Mango : 13 October 2021 : Lucknow

GI TAG Special Cover - UP-107-2021 Dusseheri Mango

The Dusseheri mango was first seen in the orchard of the "Nawab of Lucknow", The oldest orchard of Dusseheri mango called 'Bara Bagh' is situated at Malihabad. Malihabad in Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of Dusseheri mangoes. Dusseheri mango of Malihabad is exported to many countries across the world. Dusseheri Mango of Malihabad has a GI TAG.

Pa Togan N Sangma : 13 October 2021 : Shillong

Special Cover - NE-22-2021-22 - Pa.Togan N. Sangma.

Pa. Togan N. Sangma born in the village of Samanda, Williamnagar, East Garo Hills led the Garo fight against the British during their invasion in the Garo Hills with Milam (long swords) and Seppi (Shields).Pa. Togan N. Sangma died fighting in a battle field at Chisobibra succumbing to bullet injuries on the 12th December 1872.

National Nutrition Month : 24 September 2021 : Bangalore

Special Cover – KTK-46-2021 – National Nutrition Month-2021

Identification of severely acute malnourished children, providing and strengthening the existing testing. Treatment and follow-up services are the aim of the nutrition mission. The Poshan month is observed to create awareness regarding activities that can prevent anaemia among children, teenagers, pregnant and nursing mothers. The aim of the Poshan Abhiyan is to prioritize the reduction of low birth weight. anaemia, stunting. malnourishment and promote proper nutrition among the target population. This special cover is released to commemorate "National Nutrition Month-2021".

- Suresh.R , Bengaluru