PUNPEX 2016 : Day 4 : Special Covers
Thapar University, Patiala
Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports, Patiala
Press Clippings
Views and Opinions Philately in Modern and fast changing times
Philately originates from postal system. Traditionally Postal system is all
about communication through physical methods which involved variety of stamps,
postal stationeries and postal markings etc. These varieties gave the
philatelists a wide range of philatelic subjects to pursue as a hobby. Today,
its a technological world where communication is instant without any physical
methods. In such a high technological scenario, philately as a hobby is now
getting highly restricted, to be specific, restricted to just collecting mint
commemorative stamps. Letter writings / postal communications have decreased
drastically with emails, mobiles and instant messaging gaining popularity.
Though modern communication is instant but they are impersonal. Considering the
importance of letter writing / postal communications and to promote it, US
Postal Services have released in 2015 a stamp titled "FROM ME TO YOU". Australia
Post have a separate web page on their website(www.auspost.com.au) dedicated to letter
writing.
Nowdays, world over the postal organisations are becoming more and more
corporate / business oriented with little focus on Philately. In such a
scenario, Philately organisations must aggressively take over the responsibility
of Philately activities and secondly closely work with the respective Postal
organisations to bring various basic philately products like stamps, postal
stationery etc.. Such a scenario is already happening in various countries. For
e.g. American Philatelic Society, British Postal museum etc who are driving
force to the modern philately. The apex body philately body of every country
must function professionally having a website, physical office, library &
archives and a professional philately team with proper documented and
transparent working rules. The apex body must ensure that the various other
philately clubs in their respective countries function properly and get the
desired support.
Lastly, in modern times the philately must try to embrace new or different
aspects to enhance the Philatelic activities, for e.g origami envelopes,
personalised postal cancellations etc. This is an ongoing activity to keep pace
with the fast changing circumstances.
Conclusion
Lets not restrict Philately to just collecting mint/unused stamps and
exhibit it, rather make philately with a wide range of subjects so that it
encourages the young generations to pursue philately as a hobby.
- Swamynathan R. : email : swamyxyz@yahoo.com |
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