The Department of Posts, Tamil Nadu Circle, is organising a philatelic exhibition for three days from February 1 in the city.
The ‘Gandhipex 2019’, scheduled at the Subha Lakshmi Tirumana Mahal, MG Road, Muthialpet, forms part of programmes commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
A grand tribute
In a press note, Akhil R. Nair, Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Puducherry Division, said about 100 philatelic frames comprising 5,000 stamps and postal stationary (Indian and foreign) are expected to be displayed by philatelists, institutions and child hobbyists. Workshops on philately, quiz, painting and essay contests are also planned for children.
The Postal Department has called for applications for exhibiting frames in various categories.
The ‘Gandhipex-2019’ prospectus and entry forms are available at the Philately Bureau, Puducherry Head Office. The last date for submission of entries is January 16.
The forms should be sent to ‘The Secretary, Organising Committee, Gandhipex-2019, Office of The Post Master General, Chennai City Region, Chennai-600002. For more details this interested can contact 044 28594745 or mail to gandhipex2019@gmail.com.