THIS IS MY 20TH HUB ON POST-INDEPENDENT INDIA

STAMP SERIES.THIS COVERS THE STAMPS RELEASED

IN 1984.This is the first part of the year.This contains the stamps released in January to April.

 

Stamp Issue Date : 07/01/1984Postage Stamp Dinomination : 1.00Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1110Postal Stamp Name : LANCER IN CEREMONIAL UNIFORMStamp Information : 7TH LIGHT CAVALRY The 7th Light Cavalry was formed in 1784 from selected drafts of three regiments of local cavalry which had been taken over by the East India Company that year at Arcot near Madras. The regiment during the period upto Independence has served with distinction both in India and Overseas. The regiment saw active service in World War I in Persia, Russia, Transcapia and Afghanistan. During World War II, the Regiment fought in the siege of Imphal and later forged its way down Burma being the first to reach Rangoon. To honour its gallant actions the Regiment was selected by Lord Louis Mountbatten, SEAC, as the only cavalry regiment to represent the Occupation Forces in Japan from the entire Commonwealth cavalry regiments. Post Independence, the 7th Light Cavalry has participated in all battles fought in the country. These achievements, in broad outline, are given below: Jammu and Kashmir Operations: During 1947-49,the Regiment was employed in the Valley to drive away the Pakistani raiders. Thereafter, the Regiment fought the battles of Uri, Naushera, Poonch and Jhangarto finally crown its achievements by creating world history by taking tanks to the impossible heights of 11,000 feet at Zoji La which enabled the securing of the Ladakh province. Goa Operations 1961: In 1961, the 7th Light cavalry led the advance of the Army on two of three axes into Goa to finally liberate the State. 1962 Operations. During the NEFA operations, the Regiment acquitted itself creditably at Bomdi La and Diriong Dzong and assisted in the withdrawl of 4 Infantry Division. Indo-Pak Wars 65 and 71. During the 1965 operations the Regiments fought gallantly in the areas of Burki, Chattanwala and Khem Karan. Subsequently in 1971 the 7th Light Cavalry led the advance in the Sakhargarh-Zafarwal road. The No. 1 Independent Armoured Squadron (7th Cavalry) operated in Bangladesh. The Regiment emerged as the most decorated unit of the Army after this war. In recognition of meritorious service in various parts of the World the Regiment has the proud privilege of being conferred with 21 Battle honours. In addition, to date, 239 awards have been conferred on the Regiment making it one of the most highly decorated units of the Indian Army. (Text courtesy: Commandant, 7th Light Cavalry). The Indian Posts & Telegraphs Department is happy to issue a commemorative stamp on the occasion of the Bi-Centenary of this regiment. Philatelic Stamp Description : Description of Designs The stamp, designed by India Security Press, portrays an old Lancer of 7th Cavalry in ceremonial dress. The first day cover depicts the late Shri Jawaharlal Nehru inspecting the Guard of Honour of 7th Light Cavalry, soon after the battle of Srinagar during Indo-Pak conflict in November-December, 1948. (Photograph by courtesy: Commandant, 7th Light Cavalry). The cancellation has been designed by Alka Sharma, shows the crest of the 7th Light Cavalry. Stamp Currency : RStamp Type : COMMEMORATIVEStamp Language : EnglishStamp Overall Size : 4.06 x 2.2Postal Stamp Print Size : 3.75 X 1.9 cms.Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 50Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13Postal Stamp Shape : VerticalPostage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paperIndian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 15,00,000Stamp Printed At : India Security PressIndian Stamp's Color : Multicolour

 

Stamp Issue Date : 09/01/1984Postage Stamp Dinomination : 1.00Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1111Postal Stamp Name : TROOPERS IN CEREMONIAL UNIFORM AND TANKStamp Information : DECCAN HORSE The Deccan Horse came into being as "Asif Jah's Irregular Cavalry" in 1790. It was raised under the Colours of the Nizam of Hyderabad in Berar under terms of the subsidiary alliance with the East India Company. In 1816, the 'Irregular Cavalry' was re-organised into four regiments of the 'Reformed Horse'. The change in names and titles continued throughout the 19th Century and The Deccan Horse was variously called 1st and 2nd Regiment Nizam's Cavalry, 1st and 2nd cavalry, Hyderabad Contigent, and, 1st and 2nd lancers, Hyderabad Contigent. At the turn of the Century, in 1903, with the incorporation of the Hyderabad Contigent into the Indian Cavalry, the two regiments were styled XXth Deccan Horse and 29th Lancers (Deccan Horse). XXth Deccan Horse was titled 'Royal' for distinguished service during World War I, and in 1922 following amalgamation of the two regiments, the Royal Deccan Horse (9th Horse) came into being. On India becoming a Republic, the regiments name was finally changed to The Deccan Horse (9 Horse) in 1950. During the 18th and 19th Centuries, The Decca Horse remained as a local corps in the Deccan being called out frequently on active service. The regiments won its first Victoria Cross in 1859 and was also awarded the battle honour, 'Central India'. Thereafter, the regiment saw action during the Second Afghan War (1879-1880), the Burma War (1886-1888) and in China (1900). The regiment fought in the First World War from the mud of Flanders to the sands of Palestine. It won over 230 decorations of gallantry including a Victoria Cross, and 11 battle honours "Givenohy, 1914", "Somme, 1916", "Bazentin", "Delville Wood", "Flers Courcellete", "Cambrai", 1917", "France & Flanders, 1914-18", "Megiddo", "Sharon", "Damascus", and "Palestine, 1918". During the Second World War, having converted to tanks, the regiment took part in the re-conquest of Burma. It won 36 gallantry awards and five battle honours which included "Maketilla and Rangoon Road", "Capture of Maketilla", "Pyabwe" and "Burma 1942-45". Immediately after Independence, one squadron of the regiment fought in the Jammu and Kashmir Operations (1948-49) and was lardy instrumental in the recapture of Chhanib. During the 1965 Indo-Pak conflict, the regiment saw fierce action in the Khem Karan Sector. It was responsible for creating the "Patton Graveyard". The regiment won 24 decorations and battle honours "Assal Uttar" and "Punjab 1965". The battle fought by the regiment broke the back of an enemy armoured and infantry division. The then Commandant of the regiment, Lt. Col. (Noe gen.) A. S. Vaidya, was awarded the "Maha Vir Chakra" for leading the regiment gallantry. In the Indo-Pak conflict of 1971, The Deccan Horse was once again at the forefront of the hottest fight in Chhamb. Six Gallantry awards were won. The gallant battle by the Regiment blunted and stalled the largest offensive ever mounted by Pakistan since Independence. In recognition of its distinguished service, The Deccan Horse has now been selected for presentation of a "Guidon" by the President of India. The Indian Posts & Telegraphs Department is happy to issue a commemorative stamp on the occasion. (Text courtesy: Commandant, The Deccan Horse). Philatelic Stamp Description : Description of Designs The stamp, designed by India Security Press, shows the old and new cavalry. The first day cover portrays a Camel Gunner- The Deccan Horse firing a Zemburrak-1846. The cancellation has been designed by Alka Sharma. Stamp Currency : RStamp Type : COMMEMORATIVEStamp Language : EnglishStamp Overall Size : 3.91 x 2.9Postal Stamp Print Size : 3.55 X 2.5 cms.Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 35Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13Postal Stamp Shape : VerticalPostage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paperIndian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 15,00,000Stamp Printed At : India Security PressIndian Stamp's Color : Multicolour

Stamp Issue Date : 15/01/1984Postage Stamp Dinomination : 1.00Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1112Postal Stamp Name : SOCIETY BLDG. AND WILLIAM JONESStamp Information : THE ASIATIC SOCIETY In a meeting of leading European Citizens of Calcutta, held on the 15th of January, 1784, in Calcutta, Sir William Jones, an illustrious educationist mooted a proposal for the founding of a society for enquiring into History- Civil and Natural, the Antiquities, arts, Sciences and Literature of India and the Asiatic Society was brought into existence with the then Governor General Warren Hastings as its patron and Sir William Jones as its President. The scope of investigation proposed to be taken up by the society, as laid down by Sir William Jones, was to be "Man and Nature, whatever is performed by one or produced by the other". The institution thus founded proved to be the fountain head of all literary and scientific activities in India and the parent of all other Asiatic Societies of the world, Political, geographical, National and International interest which intervened during the long period of two hundred years of its unique and useful existence, have not been able to deviate from the search of truth of this august and prestigious institution and it goes to the credit of the intellectual community and members of the Asiatic Society and they have kept aloft the high idols and objectives originally enunciated by its illustrious founders. For long years, the Society has advised the Government of India on matters of the scientific interest and, in fact, quite good number of scientific and research institutions of the country owe their inception or further development to the Society. To illustrate, mention may be made of a few of such institutions which owe their inception to the Society:- 1. The University of Calcutta. 2. The Indian Museum. 3. The School of Tropical Medicines in Calcutta. 4. The Indian Science Congress. 5. geological Survey of India. 6. Indian National Science Academy. Besides, the Society has in its possession priceless treasures of rare manuscripts, books and paintings. Many of the paintings are from the bush of "Robert Homes", the illustrious Painter of the World while amongst others, there are originals of Rubens, Geudo, Domenichino, Reynolds and many others. Legal documents relating to Chittagong Armory Raid case and many other interesting subjects relating to socio-economic history of the 19th and early 20th century are in the possession of the Society. The Society has in its possession, printed books and manuscripts in all European and Asian languages, numbering more than 1,00,000. Printed books and manuscripts in Sanskrit language, ranging from 7th century A. D. number 30,000. Printed books and manuscripts in Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Pusthu, Urdu etc. ranging from 12th century A.D. and numbering 6000, comprising the collection of the society. It goes to the credit of the Society that it started and initiated investigation on modern lines on every aspect of humanistic studies in India viz., language, literature and philology, numismatics, religion, philosophy and folk-lore etc. In other words, in the domain of literary, scientific and humanistic studies and researches, the Asiatic Society, by its unique and useful existence of its kind for the last 200 years is but to be reckoned as beacon light, the radiant effulgence of which brought to the fore new ideas and concepts and opened up new vistas by its meaningful contribution towards cultural and social progress and international goodwill. (Text courtesy: The Asiatic Society, Calcutta). The Indian Posts & Telegraphs Department is privileged to issue a commemorative stamp on the occasion of bicentenary of Asiatic Society.Philatelic Stamp Description : Description of Designs The stamp, designed by India Security Press, shows the building of the Society alongwith the portrait of Sir William Jones, the founder of the Society. The First Day Cover shows the manuscript of Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita, N.S. 191/A.D. 1071. The cancellation has been designed by Alka Sharma.Stamp Currency : RStamp Type : COMMEMORATIVEStamp Language : EnglishStamp Overall Size : 4.06 x 2.2Postal Stamp Print Size : 3.75 X 1.9 cms.Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 50Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13Postal Stamp Shape : HorizontalPostage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paperIndian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 15,00,000Stamp Printed At : India Security PressIndian Stamp's Color : Multicolour

 

Stamp Issue Date : 01/02/1984Postage Stamp Dinomination : 1.00Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1113Postal Stamp Name : INSURANCE LOGOStamp Information : POSTAL LIFE INSURANCE Postal Life Insurance, introduced on 1st Feb., 1884, is one of the oldest welfare schemes for Government employees. Even in the last century, the Govt. of the day was greatly exercised about the financial distress of its employees and their dependents, particularly after their retirement from service or disease. The question of establishing an institution to mitigate the hardships of employees was considered at length and it was in 1884 that the suggestion of the then Director General of the Post Office for the introduction of the Postal Life Insurance was implemented. Initially, the scheme was introduced on a limited scale on an experimental basis and was meant only for the postal employees. Later, its benefit were extended to the telegraph employees. Gradually, the scheme was extended to the employees of other Govt. departments. Today, it caters not only the Govt. servants of the Centre and the States but also to the employees of the Local Bodies, Government aided educational institutions, Universities, Nationalised Banks and some other autonomous and financial institutions of the Govt. of India. The scheme at the time of its inception made provision only for life insurance and two classes of monthly allowances, which were abolished in 1930. The Endowment Policy was introduces in 1898 and later the Convertible Whole Life Insurance Policy was introduced. For still greater benefits of Postal Life Insurance is introducing the Anticipated Endowment Insurance Policy from 1st February, 1984. The Postal Life Insurance Fund is administrated by the Govt. of India exclusively in the interest of the policyholder. Convenient terms are offered to give greater benefits to the insurants. Amongst the advantages of the scheme are deduction of prima at source, availability of the facility of nomination, coverage of the risk involved in war without payment of enhanced rates of prima, easy availability of loans and easy terms for their repayment, lower premium and higher bonus. Though, it has had its ups and downs, owing to its inherent advantages, Postal Life Insurance has grown into a highly evolved institution, operating all over the country. The magnitude of the growth in its operations can be gauged from the fact that from a mere 4656 active policies representing an aggregate insurance of Rs. 73.40 lakhs in the year 1900 and 92,000 active policies for an aggregate amount of insurance of Rs. 19.10 crores in 1947, the number of policies in force has gone up to 10,06,910 of a value of the order of Rs. 685.32 crores in 1983. The insurance fund balance has also similarly registered a sharp increase in recent years. From a mere Rs. 14.36 lakhs in 1900 and Rs. 11.35 crores in 1947 it has grown to a hefty Rs. 190.63 crores in 1983. After independence, with the growth in the Governmental activities, lakhs of Govt. and semi-Govt. employees has reposed their confidence in Postal Life Insurance which has reciprocated their faith with matching returns. Because of its built-in capability to serve its clients with faith and dedication, this Department is confident that the institution will continue to spread happiness and well being amongst its clients for many years to come. The Posts & Telegraphs Department feels proud in commemorating the centenary of Postal Life Insurance by issuing a special stamp.Philatelic Stamp Description : Description of Designs The design prepared by Shashi Kant Jha shows the logo of Postal Life Insurance encircled by light green and dark green leaves of peepul tree. The peepul tree represents growth, stability and protection. The light green leaves show youth and dark green leaves indicate maturity. The first day cover has been designed by C. R. Pakrashi and the cancellation by Alka Sharma.Stamp Currency : RStamp Type : COMMEMORATIVEStamp Language : EnglishStamp Overall Size : 3.91 x 2.9Postal Stamp Print Size : 3.55 X 2.5 cms.Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 35Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13Postal Stamp Shape : VerticalPostage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paperIndian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 15,00,000Stamp Printed At : India Security PressIndian Stamp's Color : Multicolour

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Stamp Issue Date : 12/02/1984Postage Stamp Dinomination : 1.00Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1114Postal Stamp Name : SEA HARRIER, AIRCRAFTStamp Information : PRESIDENT'S REVIEW OF THE FLEET The review of the Nation's fleet of warships, by the Heads of the State, is a ceremonial occasion, originating many centuries ago. The earliest record available is that of the Review of the Royal Navy by King Edward III as early as in 1415. Originally, the Review was an opportunity for the Head of State to satisfy himself on the operational readiness of his ships to wage of war at sea. With the passage of time, Reviews were held to mark important events like a coronation, notable anniversaries, visits of important state guests etc. The Indian Navy is normally reviewed by the President, in his capacity as Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, once during his tenure in office. Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of the Republic of India, was also the first to review the Indian Fleet on 10October 1953. Dr. Radhakrishnan, who was scheduled to do so on 20 April 1964, could not review the Fleet because of an eye alignment, and the Review was conducted instead by the then Defence Minister, Shri Y. B. Chavan. Dr. Radhakrishnan, however, reviewed the Fleet at sea in 1966. The next Review took place, during the Presidency of Shri V.V. Giri, on 28 December 1969. Shri F. A. Ahmed reviewed the Fleet on 11 January 1976. The sixth Review is being held on 12th February 1984, off the Gateway of India, Bombay. (Text courtesy: Indian Navy). Indian Posts & Telegraphs Department is privileged to issue a se-tenant set of four commemorative stamps on this occasion.Philatelic Stamp Description : Description of Designs The se-tenant set is a composite picture depicting the three dimensional strike capability of the Indian Navy, silhouettes of an aircraft carrier and a vertical Take Off and Landing aircraft, a missile destroyer and a submarine. The three elements viz. the sky, the surface and the ocean depths are represented by a circular band in three shades of blue. The Naval Ensign is repeated in each of the four stamp of the se-tenant. The co-authors of the se-tenant are Captain Anil Dhir, IN and Sudarshan Dheer. The First Day Cover depicts a warship bristling with deadly weapons, the Naval Ensign fluttering proudly in the breeze and the naval crest. The cancellation is an adaptation of the logo of the President's Review representing "Power at Sea". Both the First day Cover and the cancellation have been designed by Commander S. Sekhar, IN.Stamp Currency : RStamp Type : COMMEMORATIVEStamp Language : EnglishStamp Overall Size : 7.82 x 5.7Postal Stamp Print Size : 7.82 x 5.7 cms.Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 16Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13Postal Stamp Shape : HorizontalPostage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paperIndian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 15,00,000Stamp Printed At : India Security PressIndian Stamp's Color :

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: 12/02/1984Postage Stamp Dinomination : 1.00Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1115Postal Stamp Name : AIRCRAFT CARRIERStamp Information : PRESIDENT'S REVIEW OF THE FLEET The review of the Nation's fleet of warships, by the Heads of the State, is a ceremonial occasion, originating many centuries ago. The earliest record available is that of the Review of the Royal Navy by King Edward III as early as in 1415. Originally, the Review was an opportunity for the Head of State to satisfy himself on the operational readiness of his ships to wage of war at sea. With the passage of time, Reviews were held to mark important events like a coronation, notable anniversaries, visits of important state guests etc. The Indian Navy is normally reviewed by the President, in his capacity as Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, once during his tenure in office. Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of the Republic of India, was also the first to review the Indian Fleet on 10October 1953. Dr. Radhakrishnan, who was scheduled to do so on 20 April 1964, could not review the Fleet because of an eye alignment, and the Review was conducted instead by the then Defence Minister, Shri Y. B. Chavan. Dr. Radhakrishnan, however, reviewed the Fleet at sea in 1966. The next Review took place, during the Presidency of Shri V.V. Giri, on 28 December 1969. Shri F. A. Ahmed reviewed the Fleet on 11 January 1976. The sixth Review is being held on 12th February 1984, off the Gateway of India, Bombay. (Text courtesy: Indian Navy). Indian Posts & Telegraphs Department is privileged to issue a se-tenant set of four commemorative stamps on this occasion.Philatelic Stamp Description : Description of Designs The se-tenant set is a composite picture depicting the three dimensional strike capability of the Indian Navy, silhouettes of an aircraft carrier and a vertical Take Off and Landing aircraft, a missile destroyer and a submarine. The three elements viz. the sky, the surface and the ocean depths are represented by a circular band in three shades of blue. The Naval Ensign is repeated in each of the four stamp of the se-tenant. The co-authors of the se-tenant are Captain Anil Dhir, IN and Sudarshan Dheer. The First Day Cover depicts a warship bristling with deadly weapons, the Naval Ensign fluttering proudly in the breeze and the naval crest. The cancellation is an adaptation of the logo of the President's Review representing "Power at Sea". Both the First day Cover and the cancellation have been designed by Commander S. Sekhar, IN.Stamp Currency : RStamp Type : COMMEMORATIVEStamp Language : EnglishStamp Overall Size : 7.82 x 5.7Postal Stamp Print Size : 7.82 x 5.7 cms.Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 16Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13Postal Stamp Shape : HorizontalPostage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paperIndian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 15,00,000Stamp Printed At : India Security PressIndian Stamp's Color :

Multicolour

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Stamp Issue Date : 12/02/1984Postage Stamp Dinomination : 1.00Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1116Postal Stamp Name : SUBMARINEStamp Information : PRESIDENT'S REVIEW OF THE FLEET The review of the Nation's fleet of warships, by the Heads of the State, is a ceremonial occasion, originating many centuries ago. The earliest record available is that of the Review of the Royal Navy by King Edward III as early as in 1415. Originally, the Review was an opportunity for the Head of State to satisfy himself on the operational readiness of his ships to wage of war at sea. With the passage of time, Reviews were held to mark important events like a coronation, notable anniversaries, visits of important state guests etc. The Indian Navy is normally reviewed by the President, in his capacity as Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, once during his tenure in office. Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of the Republic of India, was also the first to review the Indian Fleet on 10October 1953. Dr. Radhakrishnan, who was scheduled to do so on 20 April 1964, could not review the Fleet because of an eye alignment, and the Review was conducted instead by the then Defence Minister, Shri Y. B. Chavan. Dr. Radhakrishnan, however, reviewed the Fleet at sea in 1966. The next Review took place, during the Presidency of Shri V.V. Giri, on 28 December 1969. Shri F. A. Ahmed reviewed the Fleet on 11 January 1976. The sixth Review is being held on 12th February 1984, off the Gateway of India, Bombay. (Text courtesy: Indian Navy). Indian Posts & Telegraphs Department is privileged to issue a se-tenant set of four commemorative stamps on this occasion.Philatelic Stamp Description : Description of Designs The se-tenant set is a composite picture depicting the three dimensional strike capability of the Indian Navy, silhouettes of an aircraft carrier and a vertical Take Off and Landing aircraft, a missile destroyer and a submarine. The three elements viz. the sky, the surface and the ocean depths are represented by a circular band in three shades of blue. The Naval Ensign is repeated in each of the four stamp of the se-tenant. The co-authors of the se-tenant are Captain Anil Dhir, IN and Sudarshan Dheer. The First Day Cover depicts a warship bristling with deadly weapons, the Naval Ensign fluttering proudly in the breeze and the naval crest. The cancellation is an adaptation of the logo of the President's Review representing "Power at Sea". Both the First day Cover and the cancellation have been designed by Commander S. Sekhar, IN.Stamp Currency : RStamp Type : COMMEMORATIVEStamp Language : EnglishStamp Overall Size : 7.82 x 5.7Postal Stamp Print Size : 7.82 x 5.7 cms.Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 16Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13Postal Stamp Shape : HorizontalPostage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paperIndian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 15,00,000Stamp Printed At : India Security PressIndian Stamp's Color :

Multicolour

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Stamp Issue Date : 12/02/1984Postage Stamp Dinomination : 1.00Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1117Postal Stamp Name : MISSILE DESTROYERStamp Information : PRESIDENT'S REVIEW OF THE FLEET The review of the Nation's fleet of warships, by the Heads of the State, is a ceremonial occasion, originating many centuries ago. The earliest record available is that of the Review of the Royal Navy by King Edward III as early as in 1415. Originally, the Review was an opportunity for the Head of State to satisfy himself on the operational readiness of his ships to wage of war at sea. With the passage of time, Reviews were held to mark important events like a coronation, notable anniversaries, visits of important state guests etc. The Indian Navy is normally reviewed by the President, in his capacity as Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, once during his tenure in office. Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of the Republic of India, was also the first to review the Indian Fleet on 10October 1953. Dr. Radhakrishnan, who was scheduled to do so on 20 April 1964, could not review the Fleet because of an eye alignment, and the Review was conducted instead by the then Defence Minister, Shri Y. B. Chavan. Dr. Radhakrishnan, however, reviewed the Fleet at sea in 1966. The next Review took place, during the Presidency of Shri V.V. Giri, on 28 December 1969. Shri F. A. Ahmed reviewed the Fleet on 11 January 1976. The sixth Review is being held on 12th February 1984, off the Gateway of India, Bombay. (Text courtesy: Indian Navy). Indian Posts & Telegraphs Department is privileged to issue a se-tenant set of four commemorative stamps on this occasion.Philatelic Stamp Description : Description of Designs The se-tenant set is a composite picture depicting the three dimensional strike capability of the Indian Navy, silhouettes of an aircraft carrier and a vertical Take Off and Landing aircraft, a missile destroyer and a submarine. The three elements viz. the sky, the surface and the ocean depths are represented by a circular band in three shades of blue. The Naval Ensign is repeated in each of the four stamp of the se-tenant. The co-authors of the se-tenant are Captain Anil Dhir, IN and Sudarshan Dheer. The First Day Cover depicts a warship bristling with deadly weapons, the Naval Ensign fluttering proudly in the breeze and the naval crest. The cancellation is an adaptation of the logo of the President's Review representing "Power at Sea". Both the First day Cover and the cancellation have been designed by Commander S. Sekhar, IN.Stamp Currency : RStamp Type : COMMEMORATIVEStamp Language : EnglishStamp Overall Size : 7.82 x 5.7Postal Stamp Print Size : 7.82 x 5.7 cms.Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 16Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13Postal Stamp Shape : HorizontalPostage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paperIndian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 15,00,000Stamp Printed At : India Security PressIndian Stamp's Color : Multicolour

 

Stamp Issue Date : 20/02/1984Postage Stamp Dinomination : 1.00Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1118Postal Stamp Name : I.L.A. LOGO & HEMISPHERESStamp Information : XXII INTERNATIONAL LEPROSY CONGRESS, NEW DELHI, 1984 The International Leprosy Association is an association of leprologists throughout the world. The members of the Association meet once in five years to discuss about the latest developments in leprosy. At the XIth Congress held in Mexico in 1978, the Hind Kusht Nivaran Sangh (Indian Leprosy Association), with the approval of the Government of India, had extended an invitation to the International Leprosy Association to hold its next Congress in New Delhi, India. The members of the International Leprosy Association unanimously accepted the invitation. This will be the first time many of our young leprologists will be attending the International Leprosy Congress in large numbers. Over 1200 delegates from 120 countries are likely to participate in the Congress. The activities of the International Leprosy Association include: 1. Publication of International Journal of Leprosy quarterly. 2. Giving suggestions to various governments on their leprosy control programmes. 3. The International Leprosy Association, being on vigorous committees of the WHO and allied health agencies, advises these agencies on leprosy control programmes. 4. It is also responsible for holding the International Leprosy Congress once in five years. The XIIth International Leprosy Congress from 20th to 25th February, 1984 is being organised under the auspices of the HKNS and the Government of India. Most of the eminent leprologists in the world are attending this Congress. A special feature of this Congress is the introduction of teaching and training sessions through slide, tape and video presentations. Eight sessions dealing with all aspects of leprosy are being presented to young leprologists. Armauer Hansen, a Norwegian leprologist was the physician who identified the leprosy bacilli. The causation of the disease was not known until he identified the organism under the microscope. Leprosy is also known as Hansen's Disease. (Text courtesy: XII International Leprosy Congress). The Indian Posts & Telegraphs Department is happy to issue a special stamp on this occasion. Philatelic Stamp Description : Description of Designs The stamp, designed by J. P. Irani, depicts the emblem of the International Leprosy Association flanked by two faces of the globe. The First Day Cover has also been designed by J. P. Irani. The cancellation has been designed by Alka Sharma.Stamp Currency : RStamp Type : COMMEMORATIVEStamp Language : EnglishStamp Overall Size : 4.06 x 2.7Postal Stamp Print Size : 3.71 x 2.3 cms.Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 40Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13Postal Stamp Shape : HorizontalPostage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked Gummed coated paperIndian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 15,00,000Stamp Printed At : India Security PressIndian Stamp's Color : Multicolour

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Stamp Issue Date : 21/02/1984Postage Stamp Dinomination : 0.50Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1119Postal Stamp Name : VASUDEO BALWANT PHADKEStamp Information : VASUDEO BALWANT PHADAKE Vasudeo Balwant Phadake is regarded as the first revolutionary of modern India to take up arms to drive away the British. He has been called the father of the armed struggle for India's freedom and it is said that it was he who inspired Bankim Chadra Chatterjee to write the patriotic novel "Anand Math". This pioneer revolutionary who died at Aden, about 100 years ago, was a valiant fighter, true to the tradition of the Peshwas ad the Marathas. He derived his inspiration from Shivaji the second. Vasudeo was born on 4th November, 1845 at village Shirghon in Raigad district. He learnt wrestling, fancing and riding and became an expert in use of arms. He did not have much of a taste for book learning and after studying upto high school gave up his studies and took up various jobs. He joined the public agitation for redressing people's grievances at Pune in 1870. He also took a vow to use only Khadi clothes and Swadeshi articles. He founded an institution named Aikya Vardhini Sabha for ventilating the first school of national education in Pune. Vasudeo was unable to see his dying mother on account of delay in getting leave from his office. His anger and grief knew no bounds and this incident was a turning point in his life. In 1875, the Gaikwad of Baroda was deposed by the British and this hurt the sentiments of people in Maharashtra. This was also the period of a sever famine in the state. Vasudeo was greatly affected the scenes of death and devastation and the callousness of the British rulers to the woes of the people. He started giving public speeches on the miserable state of the country. He toured the Deccan districts criticising the administration in vehement terms. Echoing the words of Thoreau, he thundered that it was the right of all men to refuse allegiance to and to resist the government when its tyranny or inefficiency was great and unendurable. He told his countrymen that Swaraj was the only remedy for their ills and asked them to strive for their independence. His efforts did not have any impact on the educated class and he, therefore, turned to the Ramosis and Kolis, Bhils and Dangars to organise a revolt. He gathered round him a band of about three hundred desperate men and set to work on his objective of overthrowing the British power in India. He founded a secret organisation and organised raids on the rich businessmen to obtain funds for the liberation of the country. He wanted to organise simultaneous attacks in all parts of the country with disruption of communication links. His efforts, however, met with only very limited success and he was greatly disappointed. The Government, meanwhile, to the danger and offered a reward for his capture. Undaunted, he issued a proclamation threatening the government with dire consequences and offered a reward for the capture of the Governor of Bombay. He moved over to Nizam's territories to recruit Rohilla and Arabs to his cause. He was captured in Nizam's dominion in July 1879. His own diary and autobiography were the two major documents produced as evidence against him. He was sentenced to transportation for life and was considered too dangerous to be kept even at the Andamans. He died in prison at Aden on 17th February, 1883. (The above text is based on material published elsewhere and/or supplied by the sponsors). Indian Posts & Telegraphs Department is privileged to issue a commemorative stamp in honour of this great revolutionary.Philatelic Stamp Description : Description of Designs The stamp has been designed by C. R. Pakarashi and the first day cover by India Security Press, Nasik. The cancellation has been designed by Alka Sharma.Stamp Currency : PStamp Type : COMMEMORATIVEStamp Language : EnglishStamp Overall Size : 4.06 x 2.7Postal Stamp Print Size : 3.71 x 2.3 cms.Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 40Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13Postal Stamp Shape : VerticalPostage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked P.G. Matt coated paperIndian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 15,00,000Stamp Printed At : India Security PressIndian Stamp's Color : Multicolour 

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Stamp Issue Date : 03/04/1984Postage Stamp Dinomination : 3.00Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1125Postal Stamp Name : SALYUT 7Stamp Information : INDO-SOVIET JOINT MANNED SPACE FLIGHT The Indo-Soviet Joint Manned Space Flight launching the first Indian into space takes place from 3rd April, 1984 to 11th April, 1984. This mission is the outcome of the agreement signed between the Government of India and USSR for the participation of an Indian Cosmonaut in the joint manned space flight to be launched by USSR in April 1984. Sqn. Ldr. Rakesh Sharma, an outstanding test pilot of the Indian Air Force, will become the first Indian to go into space when he alongwith two other Soviet cosmonauts orbits the earth for eight days during the Joint Indo-Soviet Manned Space Flight. Squadron Leader Rakesh Sharma and Wing Commander Ravish Malhotra were the two Indian Air Force officers selected through a rigorous process of selection for training at Yuri Gagarian Centre, both have qualified to make the space flight. Two sets of crew have been formed, of which one will be the main crew who will actually participate in the space flight and the other will be standing by. The main crew for the mission is Col Yuri Malyshev- pilot cosmonaut and Commander, Squadron Leader Rakesh Sharma- Researcher Cosmonaut and Mr. Gennady Sterkalov- Engineer Cosmonaut. The standby crew comprising Col. Anatoly Berezovoi, pilot Cosmonaut, Wg. Cdr Ravish Malhotra- Researcher Cosmonaut and Mr. Glorgi Grechko- Engineer Cosmonaut. The joint space mission includes advanced experiments on bio-medicine, material science and remote sensing sponsored by the Institute of Aviation Medicine of the Air Force, Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Indian Space Research Organisation respectively, in collaboration with Soviet Research Institutions. Some of the experiments are being conducted for the first time and interesting results are expected to emerge out of the studies based on them. The crew for the space flight will be launched on Soyuz T-11 transporter spacecraft with the help of Rocket-carrier Soyuz on 3rd April 1984 from Balkonour. Soyuz T-11 will dock with the Salyut-7, the scientific orbital space station which was launched on 19th April 1982 and is in a near-earth orbit at an altitude of 360 KMs. A three member Soviet crew comprising Commander Col Leonid Kizim, flight engineer Vladimir Solovyov and cardiologist Dr Oleg Atkov have already reached the Salyut-7 space station on 9th Feb., 1984 and will receive the crew of the joint mission when they dock with the Salyut-7. After completing the programme for the space mission the joint Indo-Soviet crew is expected to touchdown on 11th April, 1984. The crew will bring back with them the log of their activities, symbols which were taken to space and scientific data and results of the experiments conducted in space. Indian Posts & Telegraphs Department is proud to issue a special stamp on this historic occasion. (Text courtesy: Air Headquarter).Philatelic Stamp Description : Description of Designs The stamp depicts the Soviet SALYUT-7 space station with SOYUZ space ships docked on either side of SALYUT-7. The stamp and First Day Cover have been designed by R. N. Pasricha. The cancellation has been designed by Alka Sharma.Stamp Currency : RStamp Type : COMMEMORATIVEStamp Language : EnglishStamp Overall Size : 4.8 x 3.6Postal Stamp Print Size : 4.35 x 3.4 cms.Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 20Stamp Perforations : 14 x 14Postal Stamp Shape : HorizontalPostage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked Imported Gummed coated paperIndian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 15,00,000Stamp Printed At : India Security PressIndian Stamp's Color : Multicolour

 

Stamp Issue Date : 23/04/1984Postage Stamp Dinomination : 0.50Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1120Postal Stamp Name : BABA KANSHI RAMStamp Information : BABA KANSHI RAM Baba Kanshi Ram, the most prominent freedom fighter of Kanga Hills, now forming part of Himachal Pradesh, was born on 11th July, 1882 at village Dada Siba in Tehsil Dehra of Dist. Kanga. He went to the village school but could not follow up his studies beyond the school stages his father died in 1895 when he was only 13. As he was fond of music and poetry he started to write songs and poetry in 'Pahari' language from an early age. But equally important was the need to earn his livelihood. So he went to Lahore for employment. Before he could do anything tangible, young Kanshi came into contact with freedom fighters and Congress leaders of those days. He had witnessed the famous Delhi Darbar held in December, 1911, when the capital of India was shifted to Delhi from Calcutta. As a sharp blow to this glittering show of glory and power came the famous bomb attack on the Viceroy, which surcharged the entire atmosphere with national fervour. Young Kanshi came back to Lahore and within the next 5 to 7 years developed good relations with well known Congress leaders and freedom fighters of those days incluiding Sardar Ajit Singh, uncle of Sardar Bhagat Singh, Lala Hardayal and Lal Lajpat Rai. He witnessed the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919, jumped into the freedom struggle and left for home. He started preaching the message of Mahatma Gandhi to the Nation and composed songs and poems in 'Pahari' language to inspire them to join the freedom struggle. The British Govt. took note of his activities and he was arrested in his village Dada Siba on 5th May 1920, and was lodged in Dharamshala jail with Lala Lajpat Rai. He was released on 11th November, 1922. He moved again to Lahore and participated in the session of the Indian National Congress at Lahore in 1929 which declared Independence to be the goal of Indian struggle led by Mahatma Gandhi. Shri Jawaharlal Nehru presided over this session. Swinging between his love of independence and his passion for the promotion of 'Pahari language', Baba Kanshi Ram continued writing for the people of the hills in their mother language. His famous poem, 'Agrez Sarkar Da Tigha Par Dhiare'- The British Government is on her last legs, brought him into the jail again but he was acquitted as the Government could not prove the charge of sedition on him. He was again arrested on 16th April, 1930 for participating in the struggle. Between 1930 and 1942 he was arrested 9 times. Smt. Sarojini Naidu called him the Bulbul-e-Pahar (The Nightingale of the hills) at a conference at Daulatpur now the part of Una Distt. (HP). Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru called him 'Pahari Gandhi' at Garhdiwala, in 1937, at a political conference organised by the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee. During the last days of his life, he undertook the vow to wear black clothes till India attained freedom. The black clothes remained with him till the last day of his life on 15th October, 1943. (Text courtesy: Prof. Narain Chand Parashar, MP). The Indian Posts & Telegraphs Department is privileged to issue a commemorative stamp on this freedom fighter of India.Philatelic Stamp Description : Description of Designs The stamp and First Day Cover have been designed by India Security Press, Nasik. The cancellation has been designed by Alka Sharma.Stamp Currency : PStamp Type : COMMEMORATIVEStamp Language : EnglishStamp Overall Size : 4.06 x 2.7Postal Stamp Print Size : 3.71 x 2.3 cms.Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 40Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13Postal Stamp Shape : VerticalPostage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked Gummed coated paperIndian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 15,00,000Stamp Printed At : India Security PressIndian Stamp's Color : Multicolour