SHANTIPEX2019–ExploringNew Paradigm  

Philately is known as king of hobbies.  But in today’s young generation, we are not able to attract them in this wonderful world of stamps.  In the era of information explosion, other mediums like television, internet and other online platforms capture their attention more easily.  With growing lack of interest, there is always a danger of losing this fine art of collection and study of stamps.

          A number of efforts are made to revive the interest in younger generation.  One of the major initiatives - being conducting Philatelic Exhibitions.

          For a very long time, we have charted out annual programmes for Philatelic Exhibitions through-out India.  But the major focus have always being on exhibiting the frames and winning prizes.  The whole agenda of the exhibitions seems to encourage the senior philatelists who have great collections to display.  Instead, our main focus should be attracting the ‘Generation Next’ to these philatelic exhibitions.

          SHANTIPEX 2019 is thus a unique exhibition which goes beyond the more display of stamps. 

          SHANTIPEX 2019 is themed on commemorating 150 years of Mahatma Gandhi, SHANTIPEX 2019 is all about telling the story of life and times of Mahatma Gandhi.  SHANTIPEX 2019 is the venue where ideals of Mahatma Gandhi will be discussed, analyzed and contemplated.  SHANTIPEX 2019 will be the foci of interaction regarding Gandhian Principles and philosophy. 

          The whole aim of SHANTIPEX 2019 is to introduce younger generation with various facets of Mahatma Gandhi ideals and enrich their understanding about his relevance in today’s world. 

No doubts, frames are the most important features of any philatelic stamps exhibitions.  But our main emphasis should be to collaborate “YOUNG MINDS” in the field of philately.

                   SHANTIPEX 2019 aims to achieve that’s by:

1.     Inviting as many schools and students to participate in SHANTIPEX 2019 as possible.

2.     Conduct a series of pre-exhibition workshops to create better understanding about the theme.

3.     Conduct a number of competitions like quiz, letter writing etc., to kindle their interest in ideals of Mahatma.

4.     Conducting live workshop at the venue of SHANTIPEX 2019.

5.     Organizing a number of fun activities for children at SHANTIPEX 2019.

                                                                                               Regards,

                                                             

                                                                  Dr. Sudhir Gopal Jakhere IPoS,

                                                                                         Sr. Superintendent of Post Offices

                                                                                         Coimbatore Division