The National Human Welfare Board Trust (NHWBT) would hold a National Collectors Championship in November. It is inviting collectors from all classes and categories for online participation. This will be the first of its type of competition which will cover the entire gamut of collectibles.
According to NHWBT chief trustee Sarada Prasad Mohapatra, India has varied collectors who collect diverse items ranging from matchboxes, newspapers, pens, medals, cards, toys, dolls, cameras, radios, lamps, pottery etc. While there are many stamps and coins collector clubs and associations, many collectors do not get proper platforms for exhibiting their collections and propagating the hobby. This championship will give an opportunity to the niche of enthusiasts. Coordinator of the programme Shashanka Sekhar Dash, who is himself a record holder in the Limca Book of Records for his extensive collection of newspapers, is of the opinion that the hobbies should be popularized among children and youths.
Two classes of entries, the Baal Sangrahak and Yuva Sangrahak for the age groups of 5-18 and 19-35 years respectively have been formed. The Jury Board will have eminent collectors and record holders from all over the country. The last date of submission of entries is November 9 and the results will be declared on November 17. Entries can be sent by email to directornhwbt@gmail.com.