STAMPS:- India Post Product and Services II LDCE Exam

                                                                   STAMPS  

There are two types of Stamps
1.   Commemorative Stamps
2.   Definitive Stamps

1.Commemorative Stamps

Commemorative stamps are issued, as the name suggests, commemorating important events, prominent personalities in various fields, aspects of nature, beautiful or rare flora and fauna, environmental issues, agricultural activities, national/international issues, games etc. These stamps are only available at Philatelic Bureaux and counters or under the Philatelic Deposit Account Scheme. They are printed in limited quantities.

An event which is not nationally important e​nough to be commemorated by issue of a Commemorative/Special stamp or for which a stamp cannot be accommodated in the annual issue programme may be commemorated by the Department by issue of Special Covers which can be cancelled with a special cancellation at the post office selected for the purpose. Such covers can also be issued at the instance of private parties on payment of requisite charges. These covers should bear minimum postage stamps of any kind equivalent to the minimum inland letter mail rate. Details

Download ​ guidelines for formal Stamp Release Function
Download ​ guidelines for issue of Commemorative Postage Stamps

2.Definitive Stamps

Definitive stamps are used for day - to - day postal mailing purposes and are available in various ascending denominations from 25 paise onwards at all post offices.

My Stamps

‘My Stamp’ is the brand name for personalized sheets of Postage Stamps of India Post. The 
personalization is achieved by printing a thumb nail image of the customer's photograph and logos of 

institutions, or images of artwork, heritage buildings, famous tourist places, historical cities, wildlife, 

other animals and birds etc., on a selected  template sheet having Postage Stamps.

‘My Stamp’ was first introduced in India during the World Philatelic Exhibition, ‘INDIPEX-2011’. This scheme is available in selected Philatelic Bureaux and counters/ Important Post offices/Post Offices situated at tourist places. ​

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Click Here download My Stamp order form​​​​

Philatelic Deposit Account

A domestic philatelic deposit account (PDA) system was introduced with effect from 1.8.1965 at all philatelic bureau in India. The customers who wish to take advantage of this facility are supplied with the commemorative/special issues of stamps; first day covers (FDCs); information sheets and new postal stationery soon after their issue. Domestic philatelic account holders can also obtain philatelic items issued by other philatelic bureau and post offices by placing their demands with the Bureau where their accounts stand.

Philatelic counters are functioning at all the Head Post Offices. The philatelic counter at offices other than philatelic bureau would offer registration facility for opening of philatelic deposit account with supply of the material to be made by the parent bureau of the respective counter with customers having the option to book from the counter of registration.

How to open a Philatelic Deposit Account: If any one wishes to operate a Philatelic Deposit Account with the Philatelic Bureau, an application in the prescribed proforma may be sent to the Philatelic Bureau.

Conditions of Service: The account may be opened with a minimum deposit of Rs. 200/- in cash or by remittance by money order or by cheque/draft encashable in India. With the remittances the customers should also indicate clearly the types and quantities of philatelic items they desire to purchase with each issue of new stamp. The items indicated in the application form, will be dispatched to the customer automatically without any further order on the part of the customer.

Mode of dispatch and charges for dispatch of philatelic items: The items will be dispatched free “on postal service” by registered post unless the customer specifically desires that the items should be sent to him by insured post. The Philatelic Deposit Account holder may also collect these items after every issue, by calling at the counter of the philatelic bureau. ​​​​​​

Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana

Scholarship for Promotion of Aptitude & Research in Stamps as a Hobby​

Philately is the collection and study of Postage stamps. It also entails the collection, appreciation

 and research activities on stamps and other related philatelic products. The hobby of collecting

 Stamps includes seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloguing, displaying, storing, and 

maintaining the stamps or related products on thematic areas. Stamp collection as a hobby

 has lot of educational benefits as it teaches a lot about the socio economic political reality of

the period in which the stamp is issued or the theme on which it is issued. Maintaining a 

collection can be a relaxing activity that counteracts the stress of life, while providing a 

purposeful pursuit which prevents boredom. The hobby leads to social connect between 

people with similar interests and the development of new friendships. 
Collecting also hones the memory skills by working on the need of the human brain
to catalogue and organize information and give meaning to ones actions.​

Reinforcing the efforts aimed towards increasing the reach of Philately, the Department

 of Posts is  launching a  Scholarship Scheme called Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana to

 award children in the class category of  Standard VI to IX.  Under the Scholarship for 

Promotion of Aptitude & Research in Stamps as a Hobby or Deen Dayal 

SPARSH Yojana it is proposed to award annual scholarships to those students who 

have  good academic record and also pursue Philately as a hobby. ​

The objective of the scholarship is to "Promote Philately among children at a young age in a sustainable manner that can reinforce and supplement the academic curriculum in addition to providing a hobby that can help them relax and de-stress".

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Note :- Reference https://www.indiapost.gov.in/

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