Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 20: Celebrating 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, a two day Philatelic Exhibition ‘GANDHIPEX-2019’ started here today at Teachers Bhawan.
The exhibition was inaugurated by the chief guest P.D Tshering, Chief Postmaster General, J&K Circle by lightning the traditional lamp.
A special cover on Mahatama Gandhi and 10 picture post cards on father of the nation were also released on the occasion.
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The Chief Postmaster General while speaking on the occasion described the exhibition as a learning opportunity for all especially the students who can interact with the history through the world of Postal Stamps.
He also said that winners of the special cover design context during the exhibition will be rewarded suitably as their designed cover will be released and will be available across the country.
Gaurav Srivastava, Director Postal Services (HQ), J&K Circle briefed about several events and highlights of the exhibition.
He informed that this exhibition is being organized to connect the public especially younger generation and school students with the Postal Services. This exhibition will promote Philately in J&K.
A handout stated that there are around 15000 rare stamps on display carrying many interesting topics including eminent, historical events, personalities, nature and flora and fauna of Jammu and Kashmir in the exhibition which witnessed a tremendous response as around three thousand school children participated in the various activities.
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