Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad releases My Stamp on Chhath Puja
- A special cover on the theme “Chhath- A symbol of Simplicity and Cleanliness” was also released during the virtual event
- Prasad calls upon Postal Department to explore the possibility of depicting the history of various popular festivals through stamps
My Stamp on Chhath Puja is available in all Philatelic bureaux and major post offices across the country. A special cover on the theme ‘Chhath- A symbol of Simplicity and Cleanliness ‘was also released.
Union Minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad while releasing the My Stamp said the Chhath Puja is the only festival in which we worship not only the rising sun but also the sunset i.e. Usha and Pratyusha. The worship of Surya and ChhathiMaiya is unique to the traditions and propagates values of simplicity, purity, and discipline.
Prasad congratulated the good work done by the Department of Posts during the pandemic especially the harnessing of digital technology for delivering money at the doorsteps of beneficiaries.
He called upon the Department to explore the possibility of depicting the history of various popular festivals through stamps. PK Bisoi, Secretary, Department of Posts welcomed the Hon’ble Minister and other distinguished guests. Nitin Nabin, MLA Bankipore, and Sanjiv Kumar Chaurasia, MLA Digha attended the function through video conferencing in the presence of Anil Kumar, Chief Postmaster, Bihar Circle, and other officials of Bihar Postal Circle. Vineet Pandey, Director General, proposed the vote of thanks.
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