Philatelic Passport

Philately as a hobby is cultivated by various Postal Administration in India through workshops, Exhibitions and release of Philatelic ancillaries. Like any other hobby, the key for its sustenance is maintaining the curiosity and coming up with new innovations. When all the activities become routine and all products become stale, the hobby loses its charm. There should be always being a sense of anticipation within the hobbyist. The expectancy of something new brings a thrill. This feeling of thrill is essential for people’s interest in the hobby. Philately is no exception to it.

            It is only through innovation that we can reintroduce “Thrill” in this hobby. One of the ways of doing that is, by introducing new products which will attract keen philatelist.

            Introduction of new products have their own drawbacks. Acceptance within the philatelic community may be a problem. Official recognition for such products may take some time. Establishing such new products requires education, marketing and wider publicity which incurs substantial expenditure.

            A way out of this is to reintroduce innovations which are already existing but least highlighted. One of such philatelic product is “Philatelic Passport”.

          Philatelic Passports are a common highlight of various International Exhibitions. This Philatelic Passport is treasured as great souvenirs and is considered to be prized possessions of immense philatelic value. Somehow in vacant times they are totally neglected.

            The Coimbatore Postal Division shall release a Philatelic Passport on the theme of Mahatma Gandhi. The Philatelic Passport shall illustrate the various locations which were visited by Mahatma Gandhi. It will help people retrace the footsteps of Mahatma Gandhi as he undertook these epic journeys to unify India to fight for its Independence.



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                                                                                             Dr. Sudhir Gopal Jakhere IPoS,     

                                                                                 Sr. Superintendent of Post Offices 

                                                                                             Coimbatore Division

RESULTS OUT FOR PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION WINNERS

Theme: “WILDLIFE IN COIMBATORE”

1.         K.Rajini Kanth, No :1, Paul Harris Nagar, Sowripalayam Post, Coimbatore 641028

2.  T.Vijay, DS-1, City Palms Apartment, No: 55 Kamatchi Amman Kovil Street, Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore 641045

3. T.Mohanraj, 508, Rajathiammal Layout, Lawley Road, Coimbatore 641003

Consolation Prize

1.         R.Sathish, 14/35 SreeNidhi, Perumal nagar, P&T Colony, Kavundampalayam, Coimbatore 641030

2.         Renuka Vijayaraghavan, 23/42 New Damu Nagar, Near Hotel Anandhas, Puliakulam, Coimbatore 641037

Congratulations to all Winners.

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                                                                                             Dr. Sudhir Gopal Jakhere IPoS,     

                                                                                 Sr. Superintendent of Post Offices 

                                                                                             Coimbatore Division

RESULTS OUT FOR DRAWING COMPETITION

DRAWING COMPETITION WINNERS

THEME:

“MAHATMA GANDHI – MESSENGER OF WORLD PEACE”

1.         S.Naveena , 9^th Std, Bharathi Matriculation Hr Sec School, Coimbatore

2.         S.Murugesan, 1/201 Varadharaja Puram, Anuppapatti Po, Palladam, Tirupur

3.   Haramba Gowri M.K, 9^th Std ‘E’ Sec, Bharathi Matric Hr Sec School, Coimbatore 641013

Congratulations to all Winners. 

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                                                                                                    Dr. Sudhir Gopal Jakhere IPoS,     

                                                                                        Sr. Superintendent of Post Offices 

                                                                                                    Coimbatore Division

POST CROSSING MEETUP-SHANTIPEX 2019

7^TH SEPTEMBER 2019

COIMBATORE

1. 1. POST CROSSING CARD

2. COIMBATORE MAP

3. POST CROSSING MEETUP CARD

4. POST CROSSING CARD

5. SHANTIPEX 2019 POST CROSSING CARD

       DIGITAL INVITATION                                          SHANTIPEX  2019

Drawing and Photography Competition

Drawing Competition Rule and Regulations

Drawing /Painting Rules

·         Drawing/Painting must be on paper of A3 size (297 x 420 mm) or A2 size (420 x 594 mm).

·         Acceptable tools of drawing/painting include Pencil, crayon, water colour, oil paint, computer drawing etc. photographs, wires and other 3D objects are not acceptable. The completed artwork must be on a flat piece of paper

·         Name and age of participants as well as school’s name and address must be clearly mentioned on the back of drawing in the English Language

·         The theme” Mahatma Gandhi- Messenger of World Peace “ should be the main focus of the drawing.

·         No text (including theme title, name etc) should be written on the front of the drawing.

·         The prize money will be as follows:

ü  First Prize                    -           Rs.3000/-

ü  Second Prize                -           Rs.2000/-

ü  Third Prize                  -           Rs.1000/-

Rules:

·Drawing should be an individual effort of the person.

·         All drawings shall become the property of India Post.

·         A winning drawing will be released as a Special Cover in District Philately Exhibition – Shantipex 2019

·         For a winning drawing, copyright should transfer to India Post by signing Indemnity Bond

·         All disputes arising will be adjudicated  by SSPOs, Coimbatore Division.

·         The entries should be addressed to the Senior Postmaster, Philatelic Bureau, Coimbatore Head Post Office, Coimbatore-641 001 and it can be sent through “Speed Post” only.  Participant must superscribe “Shantipex 2019 – Drawing Competition” on the envelope in which the entry is sent.

·         Winners will be declared on 28^th August 2019 and winner will be intimated by O/o SSPOs, Coimbatore Division. The winner should attend O/o SSPOs, Coimbatore Division to complete copyright transfer formalities.

·         Winners will receive their prizes on 7^th September 2019 at  District Philately Exhibition  “Shantipex 2019”.

Photography competition Rule and Regulations

Theme: “WILDLIFE IN COIMBATORE”.

1.     Entries are invited for “SHANTIPEX 2019 – Photography Competition”.  The theme of the competition is “Wildlife in Coimbatore”.  Each participant can send only one entry on standard photographic paper of A4 size along with the soft copy of his / her entry in a CD.  The photo should be clicked by the participant himself / herself and it should not have been previously published in any print or digital media.

2.     Any citizen of India of any age can participate in this contest.  The entry submitted should be such as can be depicted on the stamp in a visually appealing manner so as to be of interest to philatelic collectors.

3.     The following particulars are mandatory and must be written legibly on the reverse side of the entries.

1.	Name
2.	Age
3.	Gender
4.	Nationality
5.	Full and complete residential address with PIN code
6.	Phone / Mobile Number
7.	Email ID (if available)
8.	Date and details of the image depicted in the photo
9.	Equipment details through which photo clicked viz. camera model

4.     An undertaking stating that ‘The Photograph submitted is original and no copyright issues are involved’ with this “sole entry” should be sent along with the entry.  In case of any legal dispute related to copyright issue, Department of Posts will not be liable for the same.

5.     The entries should be addressed to the Senior Postmaster, Philatelic Bureau, Coimbatore Head Post Office, Coimbatore-641 001 and it can be sent through “Speed Post” only.  Participant must superscribe “Shantipex 2019 – Photography Competition” on the envelope in which the entry is sent.

6.     The prize winning entries will be  utilized by India Post for preparation of Special Cover to be released in Shantipex during 2019.The prize money will be as follows:

ü  First Prize                    -           Rs.3000/-

ü  Second Prize                -           Rs.2000/-

ü  Third Prize                  -           Rs.1000/-

7.     The last date for receipt of  entries is 26.08.2019.  Entries  received after the  last date shall not be entertained.

8.     Results will be announced by 28.08.2019 at www.shantipex2019.com

9.     The participants will be called to the Divisional Office to transfer the copy right by signing an Indimnity Bond and any disputes arising from this competition will be settled solely by the Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Coimbatore Division, Coimbatore-641 001.

/Dr.Sudhir Gopal Jakhere, IPoS/

Senior Superintendent of Post Offices

Coimbatore Division

Coimbatore- 641 001.

Rejuvenating Philately in India- Some Insights (Part II)

As being discussed in my previous article, The Young Generation should be encouraged to take up philately as their hobby. This would require a large publicity campaign to popularise philately in schools and colleges. The Publicity campaign should  not be limited  for conducting lectures in  schools, but should incorporate a number of Fun Learning  activities. It should consist of Live Workshops, Quiz Competitions, Drawing and Letter  Writing Competition to ignite the passion regarding Philately among School students. Establishment of Philatelic Clubs in the schools is one of the primary steps.  After that more and more students should be encouraged to open Philatelic Deposit Accounts (PDA) so that they can have regular and assured supply of stamps and other philatelic ancillaries. Regular events should be conducted in each quarter to keep up the levels of enthusiasm in Students. A nodal person should be appointed on behalf of the Department of Posts to co-ordinate all these activities. There should be something “New”  happening regarding Philately every month so as to grab the attention of young generation and keep it focussed.

            To have an integrated and well co-ordinated effort, I propose an “Annual Philatelic Activity Plan”. All the activities to be conducted throughout the Division, Region or Circle should be chalked out well in advance of the financial year. The potential schools to be targeted should be contacted and the School Administration should be introduced about the programme in advance.

            A core team may be formed consisting of Divisional Heads, Eminent Philatelists, Education Experts and Departmental Employees to spearhead this campaign. They should prepare a detailed report regarding the type of philatelic activities to be undertaken and their frequency. They should meet each month to strategise about the action plan and any modifications required. The core team thus formed shall produce an outcome report and present it to the Head of the Division, Region and circle.

            I would appeal to all Philatelic clubs to please take initiative along with the local Postal Administration to implement the “Annual Philatelic Activity Plan”.

                                 THANK YOU

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                                                                                                   Dr. Sudhir Gopal Jakhere IPoS,     

                                                                                       Sr. Superintendent of Post Offices 

                                                                                                   Coimbatore Division