Postal department releases a cover depicting Somnath

With a view to promoting philately and provide a forum for interaction, a spectacular philatelic exhibition has been kicked off in Delhi. The star attractions includes Gujarat’s fast-track development on all the fronts, the exhibition is being organised by the Postal-department witnessing participation from around 70 countries. The Gujarat pavilion depicts State’s milestone-achievements’ in agriculture- Krushi Mahotsav-, Chiranjeevi scheme, tourism- also is on display the grand success of Vibrant Gujarat.

National and International dignitaries evinced keen interest in Gujarat’s development, they also admired the achievements of Gujarat Government. The exhibition is prepared under the insightful guidance of Information Commissioner V Thiruppugazh. The postal stamp depicting the photograph of Morbi’s king Maharaja Lakhdhirsinhji and the postcards of 1931 are also put on display.

A special envelope was also released on the occasion, which depicts renowned Shri Somanath Mandir-the flavour of Gujarat, the director of postal department Mr Subhash handed over the envelope to Information Commissioner V Thiruppugazh.