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VOL. 11 No. 1
CONTENTS
Have you ever wondered
how amazing it would be to
receive letters on a regular
basis from a dear friend?
Yes, today in the age
of mobile phones and
chatting wouldnt it be
truly wonderful to receive a hand-written
letter from someone dear to you? Well,
letters and telegrams used to be the most
important means of communication once
upon a time in India. People used to write
letters to convey their feelings. Offcial
communication was also made by letters
and the postal system was like a pillar
of governance. After all, how could one
administer without communicating!
Come, lets explore the big, wide world
of India Postone of the largest postal
systems in the world, and also one of the
most interesting!
India is a land of many miles. Despite
its diverse culture and geographical
heterogeneity, it has never been
difcult to reach out to your near
and dear ones in India. People
have always devised ingenious
ways of communicating and
interacting with their family,
friends, colleagues, and
acquaintances. In earlier
times, people used to
have messengers who
carried messages
personally, walked
long distances and
then narrated them in
secret. This, however,
was a rather difcult
process and was also
time consuming.
Moreover, it also
required human
labour.
An alternative to this came with the
establishment of the Indian Postal
system under the British. Now people
could send letters, postcards, telegrams,
etc. to communicate with whom they
wanted to. The Indian Postal system
marked a remarkable shift
from the earlier practices
of sending messages
manually. In fact, the British
relied heavily on the postal
system for sending highly
confdential letters and notes to
the ofcers stationed in India
during the British Raj. With the
advent of technology and the use
of computers and mobile phones,
the signifcance of the postal
system has diminished to
a large extent, but it still
remains one of the main
means of communication
in the country with its vast
network of post ofces.
JANUARY - MARCH 2014
POST - India's Pride 1
Post and Past 2
Post and Present 3
The Stamp Story 4
India Post 5
Fun with Philately 6, 7
Kinds of Post 8
Activities 4 U 9, 10
Heritage News, Subscription Form 11
Prize Winners, Whats Next? 12
THE LEGENDARY
MAIL RUNNER
The mail runner was a legendary
fgure in earlier times. The super-
efcient and dutiful dakiya, also
known as Harkara, has been
described by poets and writers.
The customary jingle of bells
associated with the coming
of the dakiya is awell known
legend in every Indian town.
Hi Friends,
Happy New Year!
Write a letter,
send a card
Post comes in many
forms, and has a special
charm.
Letters, postcards,
money orders, and the
late telegram.
I N D I A N N A T I O N A L T R U S T F O R A R T A N D C U L T U R A L H E R I T A G E
THE LAST TELEGRAM
The Indian telegram service was
brought to an end with the last
telegram sent on 14th July, 2013 (till
10 PM). This marked the
end of the 163-year old
system which was once
the lifeline of India.
At its peak in the
mid-1980s, more than
45,000 telegraph
offces dotted the
country.
Illustration by: Oshi Agarwal, VIII,
Suditi Global Academy, Etawah, UP
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The Indian Postal system went through various stages of development before it emerged
as one of the most powerful system of communication.
MYTHICAL POSTAL CARRIERS
The Rig Veda cites the use of a dog called
Sarama for carrying messages. The
Atharva Veda uses the term Palagala for
a system of couriers. The Ramayana cites
instances of Hanuman who was sent by
Lord Rama to carry messages.
In the legendary story of Nal-Damayanti,
a swan is supposed to have carried
messages between the two lovers.
ACTIVITY - THE LOST LETTER
Imagine yourself to be a mail runner. The king has
given you an important letter. However, you lose the
letter on the way and fnd yourself in trouble. How will
you fnd the letter?
I am a carrier pigeon. I am also called
a messenger or a homing pigeon. I have
carried messages down the ages. In 1948,
I sent an urgent message to a remote area
to be visited by the then Prime Minister
Jawaharlal Nehru. In 1999, I saved lives by
carrying messages in cyclone hit Odisha.
I also helped the Police in Odisha for
50 years!
Please do not stop the pigeon post!!
Book cover: Pigeons to Post, Steve Borgia (2011)
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India has the largest postal network in the world with over 1, 55,015 post ofces spread across the country, out of which
1,39, 144 post ofces are in rural areas. On an average one post ofce serves an area of 21.21 sq. km and a population of
around 7,175 people.
HERITAGE POST OFFICES
Delhi GPO
It is one of the very few buildings of India Post which has been
given the status of Heritage Building
by ASI situated at Kashmere Gate. It
is in close proximity to the historic
Red Fort. The land for this GPO was
purchased in 1870. It is considered to
be a representative structure of the
British period.
Mumbai GPO
This General Post Ofce is modelled on the
Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur. It was designed by
British architect John Begg. Black basalt
and yellow Kurla stone have been used.
Calcutta GPO
This post ofce was designed in 1864
by Walter B. Grenville. It is famous for its
high-domed roof. It looks grand because
of its Corinthian pillars.
Chennai GPO
This three-storeyed building is an
example of Gothic architecture with twin
towers of Travancore style. In 2000, the
building caught fre and 30 per cent was
destroyed. It took 5 years to restore it.
Shimla GPO
It is one of the oldest post ofce buildings
in the country. It is a timbered structure
and has a tin roof. A unique feature of its
architecture is the six large hollow pillars
made of stone and brick which support the roof. It is a perfect
example of British hill architecture.
Lucknow GPO
It is an example of contemporary engineering and architecture.
Made with red bricks and limestone, the building has a beautiful
30 m tall tower with clocks on all four sides.
POSTAL ORGANIZATION IN INDIA
The Postal Service is under the Department of Posts,
which is part of the Ministry of Communications
and Information and Technology, Government
of India. India is divided into 22
postal circles; each circle is headed
by a Chief Post-Master General.
Each circle is further divided into
regions, headed by a Post-Master
General. These regions are further
divided into sub-divisions.
Activity
Imagine yourself to be a Post-Master General
in todays day and age. What interesting
innovations would you introduce to popularise
letter writing?
POSTAL ALTITUDE
The highest post ofce in the
world is situated in Hikkim in
Himachal Pradesh at a height of
15,000 ft.
TUNNEL IN
MUMBAI GPO
A 200-year old tunnel
has been unearthed under
the Mumbai General Post
Ofce. The tunnel comprises
a huge hall with
36 pillars.
Illustration by: Jahanvi
Joshi, Blue Bells Public
School, Sec 10, Gurgaon
Illustration by:
D. Sreeja, X, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's
P.S., Jubliee Hills, Hyderabad
Illustration by:
Abhya Anand, VII, Delhi Public
School, Sec 45, Gurgaon
Illustration by:
Nidhi Maini, X, VVDAV Public
School, Delhi
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VOL. 11 No. 1
THE FIRST STAMPS
The frst stamps valid for postage
throughout India were put up for sale
in October 1854. The stamps ranged
from anna to 4 annas. An image of
Queen Victoria, then in her teens, was
the highlight of all the four stamps.
The stamps were designed and printed
in Calcutta. The stamp available for 4
annas was, in fact, one of the worlds frst bi-coloured stamps.
Four new stamp designs appeared between 1874 and 1876.
A completely new set of stamps were issued in 1882 for the
Empire of India.
Three stamps featuring a portrait of Queen Victoria were
introduced in 1895. These stamps ranged from Rupees 2-5.
Stamps have played an important role in India's history. Stamps were often issued to commemorate events or personalities.
Stamps come in diferent shapes and sizes and have been an integral part of India's Post.
PICTORIAL STAMPS
The frst pictorial stamps appeared in 1931.
These stamps were issued to mark the shift
of capital from Calcutta to New Delhi. After
Independence the frst stamp that was
issued depicted the new fag of India with
the slogan Jai Hind.
Personalities on Indian Stamps
Some famous personalities of India depicted on Indian stamps are given below. Can you add some more names ?
Freedom Fighters/
Political Leaders
Literary Figures and
Artists
Scientists and Industrialists Film Personalities and
Musicians
Sportspersons
Mahatama Gandhi Rabindranath Tagore Homi Bhabha S.D. Burman Vinoo Mankad
Bhagat Singh Subramania Bharati Jagdish Chandra Bose Guru Dutt Vijay Merchant
Activity - Guess the Stamp ?
1. I was issued to commemorate 100 years of the Indian Mutiny. In which year was I issued? ______________________________
2. I was issued in 1961 to commemorate the birth centenary of which famous Indian poet? ___________________________
3. I was issued in 1969 to commemorate the 50
th
Anniversary of an important event in Indian history. Can you guess the
event? _____________________
4. I am the stamp of a historical fgure who hailed from Mysore and was famous for his sword. I was issued in 1974. Who am
I?______________________
5. I am a college in Delhi, and I appeared on a stamp in 1981. Guess my name. _____________________________________
THE FIRST INDIAN STAMP
The frst adhesive stamp in India was introduced
in 1852 by Sir Bartle Frere who was an
administrator of the British East India Company
in Sind. The stamp was called Scinde Dawk - an
anglicised term used for Sind Dak.
1948 - Stamp to commemorate
Mahatama Gandhi
1949 - Stamps depicting Indias
cultural heritage- Hindu, Muslim, Sikh,
Jain, Buddhist temples, sculptures,
monuments and forts
1950 - Stamp commemorating the
inauguration of the Republic of India
1955 - Stamps depicting technology
and development themes
1957 - A series of stamps showing
the map of India
1965 - Stamp commemorating of
Indian Expedition of the Mount
Everest.
1968 - Stamp showcasing the Wheat
Revolution
1983 - Stamp commemorating the
First Indian Antarctic Expedition
2011 - Stamp depicting the Archaeo-
logical Survey of India
2013 - Heritage Buildings- Mumbai
GPO and Agra GPO
Illustration by:
Apurva, X, VVDAV Public
School, Delhi
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The Indian Postal Service is the largest postal network in the world which reaches out to millions daily. This system was
established by Lord Clive in 1766 in India. The primary function of the post ofce is the collection, processing, transmission,
and delivery of mails.
Gaurav Pareikh, VII, The Heritage School, Kolkata and Yutika Arora, VIII, Delhi Public School, Sec. 45, Gurgaon
POST DOWN THE AGES
The earliest reference to an ofcial postal system
in India was made in the 14
th
Century by the Arab
traveller and historian Ibn Batuta. The system
became more systematic during the reign of
Akbar in the 16
th
Century.
Arpita Aggarwal, VI, Blue Bells Public School, Gurgaon
Pigeon post is the use of training pigeons
to carry messages. Pigeons have been good
messengers from time immemorial. They have been used
very efectively in military stations.
Abhirath, VIII, Mukund Lal Public School, Yamuna Nagar, Haryana
Sher Shah Suri replaced the runners with horses for
conveyance of messages along the northern high road,
today known as the Grand Trunk Road, which he constructed
between Bengal and Sind.
Karan Trehan, VIII E, The S.D. Public School Sr. Sec, Ambala Cantt.
In 1672 Raja Chuck Deo of Mysore began an efcient postal
service which was further improved upon by Haidar Ali.
A. Shruthika, IX, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's, P.S., Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
PASSIONATE POSTMAN
Your letter is here, the postman
would shout and everyone would
gather around him. But today,
letter boxes and postmen are
vanishing slowly.
Dhruvika Gupta, VII, Bharatiya Vidya
Bhavan Vidyashram, Pratapnagar, Jaipur
The Postman is considered to be
an important public servant. He is
familiar to one and all. He wears a khaki uniform and goes
from door-to-door delivering letters.
Ritika, VII, D.A.V. Sr. Sec. School, Naraingarh, Ambala
Until a few years ago, hardly any day would go by without
the postman bringing a postcard from a family member or
an acquaintance. One used to wait anxiously for the arrival
of the postman.
Chayan, V, V.V.D.A.V. Public School, New Delhi
The post peon collects all the letters from the post box and
packs it. Then this packet is sent to the Head Ofce of the
region and the letters are then separated location wise.
M. Jawahar, X, Sri Vidya Mandir Hr. Sec. School, Salem
The Chennai General Post Ofce is located on Rajaji Salai at
Parrys Corner in Chennai. The Chennai GPO covers an area of
approximately 23.33 sq. km.
S. Parameshwari, XI, Sir Ramaswami Mudaliar Hr. Sec. School, Chennai
The General Post Ofce, Kanpur, is the central post ofce of
the city of Kanpur. This post ofce handles most of the citys
inbound and outbound mails. It also has a philately section
for enthusiasts.
Marrisha Gupta, VIII, Sir Padampat Singhania Education Centre, Kanpur
The Army Postal Service functions as a government operated
military mail system in India. In some cases, Indian military
personnel in a combat zone may post letters or packages to
their home for free.
Ujjwal Chaudhary, VII, Scholars Home, Dehradun
The Head Post Ofce of Amritsar also houses the Telegraph
and Telephone ofces. Posts and telegraph played an
important role during the British times.
Deepanshi, IX, Bhavans SL Public School, Amritsar
In Etawah the post ofce is near the Kachari road. It is the
head post ofce of the region and built by the British.
Jyoti Yadav, VIII, Suditi Global Academy, Etawah
Although the head post ofce, Visakhapatnam, located in the
old part of the city is no doubt the largest but my favorite
post ofce building is the Old Post Ofce. It is made entirely
of stone and it is Victorian in style.
A. Akshara, VIII, Visakha Valley
School, Visakhapatnam
Mumbai has quite a number of
post ofces. The General Post
Ofce, Mumbai is the central
post ofce of the city Mumbai.
It is situated in the vicinity of
Victoria Terminus.
Krish Raj, Ecole Mondiale World
School, Mumbai
DID YOU KNOW
India's frst foating post
offce and foating philately
museum is on a houseboat
on the Dal Lake in Srinagar.
PRETTY POST OFFICES
Illustration by:
Sagarika Agrawal,
VI, Delhi Public
School, Sec 45,
Gurgaon
Illustration by: Ishan Singh Dhindsa,
VIII, Delhi Public School, Sec 45,
Gurgaon
Illustration by:
Yutika Arora, VIII, Delhi Public
School, Sec 45, Gurgaon
AGRA P.O.
Background Illustration by: Vinayak Sharma, VIII, VVDAV Public School, Delhi
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The most interesting thing about a
postage stamp is the persistence with
which it sticks to its job. In its long and
varied postal history, India has produced
a large number of postage stamps.
Shrijita Shukla, VI, Delhi Public School, Bhopal
A postage stamp conveys not only the care, love
and afection of the writer who takes pains to
pen down his or her thoughts, but also makes
you feel very special and desired.
Tishya Srivastava, IX, R.N. Podar School, Mumbai
There are many unique stamps- defnitive stamps,
commemorative stamps, special stamps, military
stamps, and ofcial stamps.
Anmol Yadav, VI , Ryan International School, Gurgaon
In olden times when there were no phones and no other
means of communication, the post played a very
signifcant role. A stamp was afxed to all the letters
that were sent.
Shweta Sharma, Pine Hall School, Dehradun
The frst design for the Indian postage stamps
was attempted by Col. Forbes of Calcutta Mint
showing the Lion and the Palm tree. The frst
Indian Postage Stamp issued in 1854 bore the
inscription Indian Postage.
Himanshi Sharma, VIII, P.K.R. Jain Sr. Sec. Public School, Ambala City
On 15
th
August 1947 India won its independence. On
21
st
November 1947, three stamps were issued
by the Indian government.
Paridhi Maheshwari, VI, Bethany School, Vishakhapatnam
In 1869, the frst stamp of Hyderabad was issued
and featured in Arabic script design with three
diferent values 1/2, 1 and 2 annas. It featured the
seal of the Nizam in the center.
Kashish Khatter,V, Delhi School of Excellence, Banjara Hills,
Hyderabad
A stamp commemorating the greatness of
Mother Teresa was issued on 27
th
August 1980.
Divyani Jha,VIII, Suditi Global Academy, Etawah
A stamp depicting Meerabai was issued by
the government on 1
st
October 1952 with a
denomination of 2 annas. This was the frst time
a woman was being depicted on an Indian stamp.
Meerabai was a Hindu mystic poet and a devotee
of Lord Krishna.
Shumaila Shuaib, X , Greenwood Sr. Sec. School, Rampur
India and Israel have issued a joint postage stamp. This
stamp depicts the two festivals of lights- Diwali and
the Hanukkah.
Kaushal, IX C, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's P.S., Jubilee Hills,
Hyderabad
The Government of India issued a stamp in
November 1980 to commemorate 1400 years of
the Hijri calendar (completed on November 20,
1979).
Mirza Faariz Baig, VIII, Delhi School of Excellence, Banjara Hills,
Hyderabad
Many unique stamps have been issued by the Indian
government over a period of time. Some unique
themes that have been used for printing on stamps
are fowers, Special Protection Group, and 100 years
of Indian Cinema.
Chitrangada Singh Bhati, Mayo College Girls School, Ajmer
Background Illustration by: Ayushi Aggarwal, IX, Bal Bharati Public School, Sec 14, Rohini
Stamps are
special, even
though small.
They mean so much
to one and all !
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FATHER OF OUR NATION ON
STAMPS
The Rs. 10 Postage stamp depicting Mahatma
Gandhi issued in 1948 is one of Indias most
famous stamps. A set of 100 of these stamps
were printed and provided only to the
Governor General of India.
K. Vishnu Mohandas, IX, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's P.S., Jubilee Hills, Hyd.
On the frst anniversary of Indias freedom, the
postal department of India issued a set of four
stamps featuring Mahatma Gandhi. The set
was printed in Switzerland because the high
technology stamp printing machine was not
available in India back then.
Abhishek Das, X, D.A.V. Public School, Bhubaneshwar
INDIAS PRIDE
The Pride of India Collection is an
ofcial programme of the Hallmark
Group Ltd issued under the Authority
of India Post. It is the Stamp Ingot
Collection and is the frst ever to be
produced for India, and its release
is strictly limited to 7,500 editions
worldwide.
Vasudha A, X , Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's P.S.,
Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
The Pride of India Collection
is a collection of 25 stamps
minted in gold plated pure
Swiss silver. These stamps depict
Indias uniqueness and diversity.
It depicts the celebration of
distinguished fgures and historic
events in Indian history.
N. Kiran, C.M.S. Seven Wells, Chennai
FASCINATING PHILATELY
The Indian Philatelic history began with the
introduction of paper postage in India. Prior
to that copper tokens were used for payment
of postage in 1774. The frst independence
stamps were issued in 1947. Since then India has
issued more than 300 stamps.
Uttam Gandhi, IX, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's P.S., Jubilee
Hills, Hyderabad
Shri Raja A.K. Atala former Foreign Secretary
and ambassador of India to many countries
is the son of Raja Amar Nath Atal, the Finance
Minister of Jaipur State. Raja Atal has been
collecting stamps from his childhood. He takes
great interest in the philatelic activities of Jaipur.
Gaurvika Godara, VI, Ryan International School, Gurgaon
Philatelic bureaus were established in head post ofces
located at circle headquarters and at district capital led post
ofces. The government also approved an IT modernization
project in the department of posts.
Ishani, X, V.V.D.A.V. Public School, Delhi
The National Philatelic Museum of India was inaugurated on
6
th
July 1968 in New Delhi. It had its beginnings at a meeting
of the Philatelic Advisory Committee on 18
th
September held
in 1962.
Niharika Saini, IX, Mukund Lal Public School, Haryana
MY STAMP COLLECTION
An important stamp in my grandfathers diary
which has caught my fascination is the frst stamp
of independent India depicting the Indian Flag. This
stamp was issued on 21
st
November 1947 and was
meant for foreign correspondence.
Bani Brar, X A, Mayo College Girls School, Ajmer
In my stamp collection, the stamp I like the most is the
one which tells about a very famous Panchatantra tale
written during the Gupta period i.e. The tortoise and
the geese. These stamps were released in 2001.
Soumita Bhattacharyya, Bethany School, Visakhapatnam
THE SCENT OF A STAMP
India has recently issued jasmine-scented stamps
to remind postal patrons of the fowering plant's
wonderful smell. Jasmine plants vary in size and form.
They produce fowers that are small and delicate in
appearance. The essence of jasmine is also used as a
basis for perfumes and ointments.
Aditya Vikram Bajpai, IX, Delhi Public School, Sec 45, Gurgaon
Illustration by:
Anushka Agrawal, IX,
DAV Public School,
Sec 14, Gurgaon
Illustration by: Misha
Suri, Delhi Public School,
Sec 45, Gurgaon
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INLAND LETTER
An inland letter is a folded card with a
message written on the inside and the
card sealed around the edges. Nothing
compares to the joy one experiences
on tearing of the edges of the letter to
peak into the soul of a friend or relative
who has laid down his/her heart on
that paper.
Gaurangi Gupta, M.G.D. Girls School, Jaipur
Inland letters were used for inland use only. They could not
be forwarded to Pakistan or any foreign country. If they
were sent to foreign lands then they would be taxed.
Anjali Aggarwal, VIII, P.K.R. Jain Sr. Sec. Public School, Ambala City
The inland letter cards have the same facilities which are
enjoyed by letters and postcards. It means that these inland
letter cards can be transmitted anywhere in India by air
wherever possible without any air fees. It can be registered
and can be sent by Express Delivery.
Yashraj Singh, VI, Ryan International School, Gurgaon
MY INDIA POSTCARD
Design a colourful postcard
using the elements given
below. You can create a beautiful
collage either by using pictures or
by painting it on your own.
The National Emblem
The National Bird
The National Flower
The National Tree
The National Animal
MONEY ORDER
A money order is a payment
order for a pre-specifed
amount of money. It is a
more trusted method of
payment than a cheque.
Bhavya Vishishta, X, Bharatiya
Vidya Bhavan's P.S., Jubilee Hills,
Hyderabad
A money order is a service used for transfer of money
specially in the remote parts. The amount is delivered by cash
by a postal employee at the address specifed by the payer.
Prateek C, X F, V.V.D.A.V. Public School, New Delhi
TELEGRAPH
The telegraph system was introduced in India by the then
Governor General Lord Dalhousie in 1853. As the use of
telegraph grew wider, it became necessary to process
input and output more quickly. The Tele Typewriter,
a typewriter with three rows of keys was invented to
perform the tasks of coding and decoding automatically.
The frst experimental electric telegraph line was started
between Kolkata and Diamond Harbour in 1850.
K. Lohitha, X, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's P.S., Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad,
Pooja A, VIII, Sri Sankara Vidhyashramam Mat. Hr. Sec. School,
Chennai and Ch. Sunil Chandra, VII, Bethany School, Visakhapatnam
DID YOU KNOW?
SPEEDY SPEED POST
Speed Post is a service provided by the Postal Department.
It is a substitute for the courier service. It is fast, reliable,
and the acknowledgement is obtained by the Postal
Department from the receiver on behalf of the sender.
Lakshita Seth, IX, Hansraj Model School, New Delhi
The tradition on which India boasts,
Is its faithful and conventional service of post.
Surabhi Gupta, IX, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Vidyashram, Pratapnagar,
Jaipur
All of us love to
send a postcard
to share our
happy holidays!
Gawakshi, VIII, Mukand
Lal Public School, Yamuna
Nagar, Haryana
India Post allows for free transfer of letters,
books etc. upto 7 kgs. for the blind composed
in Braille
HAPPY HOBBY
The third most popular article collected after stamps
and coins is postcards. Collection of postcards is called
deltiology.
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ODE TO THE TELEGRAM
A dot and a dash and a dot and a dash,
Messages were sent instantly with a little cash.
What unique way it must have been,
I wish this wonderful method I had also seen.
Invented in 1853, in 2013 it came to an end,
In July many people their last telegram did send.
Bhavya Bhatia, Bal Bharati Public School, Delhi
Odes are lyrical refective poems written in praise of a
subject. Writea similar ode to the telegram.
POSTAL APTITUDE TEST
1. When and where was the frst
post offce opened in India?
2. What is the full form of PIN?
3. When was the speed post started in India?
4. In which part of India is the Postal Staff
College situated?
5. When is the Indian Postal Day observed?
6. Where in India is the highest post offce of
the world located?
LURING LETTER BOX
Different coloured letter boxes are used
for different mails. Identify the type of
mail with the colour of the letter box.
Red Letter Box______________
Green Letter Box_____________
Blue Letter Box______________
Yellow Letter Box____________
VISIT A POSTAL MUSEUM
Have you ever been to a philately
museum? Let's explore the world of stamps!
1. National Philatelic Museum, New Delhi
2. The Philatelic Museum, Ludhiana, Punjab
3. Postal Museum and Philatelic Library,
Kolkata, West Bengal
4. Philatelic Museum of Indian Stamps,
Ahmedabad, Gujarat Illustration by: Rishabh Mohindra, VIII, Hansraj Model School, New Delhi
Illustration by:
Muskan R. Pharod,
IX, Bharatiya Vidya
Bhavan's P.S., Jubilee
Hills, Hyderabad
POSTAL GAME
Make a similar postal game
MATCH THE PIN CODE
Match the frst two digits of the pin code with the
Indian state which it belongs to.
1. 11 Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2. 67-69 Arunachal Pradesh
3. 40 Delhi
4. 79 Goa
5. 744 Kerala
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What does a stamp do?
A little postage stamp plays an important role.
A stamp is a receipt- it shows that a person has
paid for a letter to be delivered.
Sometimes stamps have special coating that help
machines process the mail.
Stamps record history by honouring special event,
places, or people.
When designing a stamp, one must
consider several keys factors:
Use one central/main image in the centre of
the stamp
Intricate details should not be shown
Use simple, but sharp colours
Limit the use of typography
Now, design a commemorative
stamp of your own
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made up of four layers!
The top layer is the ink for printing the
picture.
The second layer is a special coating
The third layer is paper.
Weve all tasted the bottom layer- its the
glue!
Illustration by: Shaili Goyal, IX, Bharatiya Vidya
Bhavan's P.S., Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
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Supriya of class X from
Springfeld Public School,
Ambala, expressed her views
of being a Young INTACH
member in the form of the
following lines:
I feel proud, because
I own this country.
I feel proud, for my nation,
I understand my responsibility.
I feel proud, because for the heritage of my country,
I have taken a pledge, I AM THE YOUNG INTACH.
The students of Summerfelds
School, Kailash Colony, Delhi
have planted tree saplings
in the past 4 months and are
now nurturing the Mango
and Champa saplings.
The India Heritage Quiz
was conducted across
campuses on 22nd October
2013 through video
conferencing with Global
Indian International School
of Noida, Surat, Indore,
Bangalore and Chinchwad.
The topics ranged from national days, to monuments, to
festivals etc.
COMPETITION
BEST HERITAGE CLUB 2013
Dear Heritage Club Members and Teachers,
Send us a detailed report for the best
heritage club 2013 with photographs of
the activities you have organised in your
Heritage Club during the year 2013 and
what you have learnt from them.
Send us the report by 28
th
February 2014.
Fabulous prizes to be won!
1st prize Rs 5000, 2nd prize Rs 3000,
3rd prize Rs 2000.
And also special prizes to be won.
You could also send us your inputs on why you
like the Young INTACH newsletter and give us
suggestion and ideas for our forthcoming
issues.
WELCOME TO THE HECS FAMILY SCHOOLS OF
JAIPUR, BIJAPUR, VARANASI, SRINAGAR, SAFAPORA,
BARIPADA, JHUNJHUNU AND PILANI
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References
1. http://www.stampsofndia.com
2. www.indiapost.gov.in
3. www.indianphilately.net
3. Mohini Lal Majumdar, Early History
and Growth of Postal System in India
4. www.postalheritage.org.uk/page/india
5. Diljeet Singh Virk, Indian Postal History, 1873-1923
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Purnima Datt
Heritage Education and Communication Service (HECS)
Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)
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Email: hecsintach@gmail.com, Website: www.youngintach.org
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April-June 2014
Majestic Mountains
Mountains are known for their beauty and
resilience. They have played an important
role in Indian history. Write to us in about 100
words on any one of the following:
A myth or story associated with a local
mountain or hill or even a rock formation
in your region.
An exciting experience of rock-climbing or visiting a mountain peak.
The role of a hill or a mountain range in the history of your region.
A unique story of an Indian mountaineer or a rock climber.
With your entry you may also send us an interesting sketch, illustration
or a personally clicked photograph.
Last date of entries: February 15, 2014
July-September 2014
Folk Painting is Fun!
Folk and tribal paintings in India are rich in colour
and style. These art forms have a picturesque
charm which is loved by one and all. Each region
has a tradition of folk and tribal paintings.
Write to us in about 100 words on any one of
the following:
Any one folk or tribal painting style of your
state, its themes, technique, colours, materials used etc
My favourite folk artist
A story or myth associated with your favourite folk art
You may accompany your write-up with your sketch, painting in steps,
illustration or personally clicked photograph of your favourite folk or
tribal art.
Last date for entries: May 15, 2014
INTACH was established in 1984 and has dedicated all its eforts to
the conservation and preservation of Indias vast natural and cultural
heritage.
The primary objectives of INTACH, as stated in its Memorandum of
Association is to create and stimulate awareness among the public for
the preservation of the cultural and natural heritage of India and respect
and knowledge of past experience and skills.
To know more about INTACH, visit: www.intach.org
Recognizing the importance of heritage education, INTACH set up the
Heritage Education and Communication Service (HECS) in 1998. Since
then HECS has initiated several diferent types of training programmes
for diferent target groups: the public, professional groups, city and
local authorities, our INTACH chapters, school and college teachers and
students. The aim of these programmes is to make citizens aware of their
role in the conservation and preservation of our natural, cultural and
living heritage.
To know more about HECS projects and publications, visit: www.
youngintach.org
We are grateful to the Ministry of Culture for sponsoring Young
INTACH, a quarterly heritage newsletter for and by children that has
about 90,000 readers and the number keeps on going higher with
each issue.
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Acknowledgement
Prabhat Khirwar
Sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India
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3 . J a l l i a n w a l a B a g h M a s s a c r e , 4 . T i p u S u l t a n , 5 . S t . S t e p h e n s C o l l e g e
Oshi Agarwal, VIII, Jyoti Yadav, VIII, Divyani Jha,VIII, Suditi Global Academy, Etawah, UP
Jahanvi Joshi, X, Arpita Aggarwal, VI, Blue Bells Public School, Gurgaon
Apurva, X, Nidhi Maini, X, Prateek C, Chayan, Ishani, X, Vinayak Sharma, VIII, VVDAV
Public School, Delhi
Gaurav Pareikh, VII, The Heritage School, Kolkata
Abhirath, VIII, Mukund Lal Public School, Yamuna Nagar, Haryana
Karan Trehan, VIII, The S.D. Public School Sr. Sec, Ambala Cantt.
A. Shruthika, IX, Kaushal, IX, K. Vishnu Mohandas, IX, Uttam Gandhi, IX, Vasudha A, X,
Bhavya Vishishta, X, K. Lohitha, X , Shaili Goyal, IX, Muskan R. Pharod, IX, D. Sreeja, X,
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's P.S., Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
Dhruvika Gupta, VII, Surabhi Gupta, IX, Ch. Sunil Chandra, VII , Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
Vidyashram, Pratapnagar, Jaipur
Yutika Arora, VIII, Abhya Anand, VII, Ishan Singh Dhindsa, VIII, Aditya Vikram Bajpai, IX,
Misha Suri, Sagarika Agrawal, VI, Delhi Public School, Sec 45, Gurgaon
Ritika, VII, D.A.V. Sr. Sec. School, Naraingarh, Ambala
S. Parameshwari, XI, Sir Ramaswami Mudaliar Hr. Sec. School, Chennai
Marrisha Gupta, VIII, Sir Padampat Singhania Education Centre, Kanpur
Ujjwal Chaudhary, VII, Scholars Home, Dehradun
Deepanshi, IX, Bhavans SL Public School, Amritsar
A. Akshara, VIII, Visakha Valley School, Visakhapatnam
Krish Raj, Ecole Mondiale World School, Mumbai
Shrijita Shukla, VI, Delhi Public School, Bhopal
Tishya Srivastava, IX, R.N. Podar School, Mumbai
Anmol Yadav, VI, Gaurvika Godara, VI, Yashraj Singh, VI, Ryan International School,
Gurgaon
Shweta Sharma, Pine Hall School, Dehradun
Himanshi Sharma, VIII, P.K.R. Jain Sr. Sec. Public School, Ambala City
Paridhi Maheshwari, VI, Soumita Bhattacharyya, Bethany School, Vishakhapatnam
Kashish Khatter, V, Mirza Faariz Baig, VIII, Delhi School of Excellence, Banjara Hills,
Hyderabad
Shumaila Shuaib, X, Greenwood Sr. Sec. School, Rampur
Chitrangada Singh Bhati, Mayo College Girls School, Ajmer
Abhishek Das, X, D.A.V. Public School, Bhubaneshwar
Niharika Saini, IX, Mukund Lal Public School, Haryana
Anushka Agrawal, IX, DAV Public School, Sec 14, Gurgaon
N. Kiran, C.M.S. Seven Wells, Chennai
Bani Brar, X, Mayo College Girls School, Ajmer
Gaurangi Gupta, M.G.D. Girls School, Jaipur
Lakshita Seth, IX, Rishabh Mohindra, VIII, Hansraj Model School, New Delhi
Pooja A, VIII, Sri Sankara Vidhyashramam Mat. Hr. Sec. School, Chennai
Gawakshi, VIII, Mukand Lal Public School, Yamuna Nagar, Haryana
Ayushi Aggarwal, IX, Bhavya Bhatia, Bal Bharati Public School, Sec 14, Rohini
M. Jawahar, X, Sri Vidya Mandir Hr. Sec. School, Salem
Anjali Aggarwal, VIII, P.K.R. Jain Sr. Sec. Public School, Ambala City
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