BILASAPEX 2019
Two Day Distt Level
Philatelic Exhibition was held in Bilaspur Chhattisgarh by Department of Post
from 2ndh January 2019 to 3rd January 2019 at premises of Sri Raghvendra
Sabha Bhawan, Bilaspur. As many as 26 entries
were there in competitive class in senior as well as Junior Classes. Mr Naresh
Agrawal, a philatelist of international repute also displayed “AUTIMOBILES”, one of his award
winning exhibit in various International and World Stamp Shows in invitee class
to grace the show. Mr. Atul Jain’s exhibit on “Hands and Fingers (Human)” which
was also displayed in Invitee class, too got attention and appreciation of one
and all who visited the show.
In senior category Mr.
Abhijit Biswas’s thematic exhibit on “Gandhi” was given Ist prize and Mr. Atul
Jain’s exhibit on “Life Journey of Mahatma Gandhi” was given second prize.
Noticeably the exhibits were most befitting looking at the fact that DOP is
celebrating the whole 2019 to mahatma Gandhi. Another exhibit on “Labeling Air
Mails “ was given Ist prize in other class.
Dr. Pradeep Jain, a senior philatelist of Chhattisgarh resident of Balod
acted as jury along with SSP(Post Office), Bilaspur Division,India Post P.K. Sahu.
There were some other noticeable exhibits like Jain Dharam, Road Traffic
safety, History and development of cars, Transportation, Environment etc. The
show was visited by several school children
on all the two days apart from regular visitors. Stamp Dealers from Kolkatta / Durg graced the show. All the
dignitaries spoke very high about the show.
Mr. M.B.Gajbhiye,DOP,
Chhattisgarh Circle while appreciating the show, showed his all willingness to
hold long awaited State Level Philatelic Exhibition in the 2019.
Following 4 nos. Special Covers and 8 nos. Stamp Booklets
were released during the show designed jointly by Sri Naresh Agrarwal and Sri
Atul Jain with some important inputs
from Sri Abhijit Biswas on Gandhi booklets who specialize in Gandhi theme.
:
02.01.2019 Special
Cover on Mahatma Gandhi and Ahimsa. The set of 6nos. Stamp Booklets pertained to different
stages of life of Mahatma Gandhi Ji right from his childhood.
02.01.2019 Special Cover on “Fight against
Plastic Pollution”. The Stamp Booklets pertained to Devpahari Water Fall near
Korba depicting Natural heritage of Chhattisgarh.
03.01..2019 Special Cover
on Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s 550th Prakash Parv.
03.01..2019 Special Cover
on Rashtriya Kavi Sri Makhan lal
Chatuvedi highlighting his immortal poem “Pushp Ki Abhilasha”. The Stamp Booklet
pertained to the Lok Nritya (Folk Dances) of Chhatisgarh highlighting the Rawat
Nacha of Bilaspur and other dances of Chhattisgarh.
50nos. both sided high
quality steel frame were procured for the display of exhibits. Cultural program
and quiz competitions, singing were held. In all, the show was a great success.
Local newspapers highlighted the show on
both the days.
Glimpses of BILASAPEX 2019
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