A Philatelic exhibition ‘MAPEX-2013’ would be organised in the city for the philatelists to explore the rare collection of stamps from across the State. Organised by Madhya Pradesh Postal Circle, the exhibition would begin from December 19 till December 21 at Ravishankar Shukla Hall, Bittan Market.
Notably, this particular exhibition is being organised after a long interval of ten years; last it was organized in the city in year 2003. Moreover, this would be the 11th Philatelic exhibition for all the stamp collectors of the city not only to have a close look at the rarest stamps ever but also to buy them as add-ons to their private stamp collection.
While talking to the media persons here on Monday, the Chief Post Master General (CPMO) Indian Postal Services, Bhopal AP Shrivastava said, “We are really contented to organize this event for the philatelists of the city.” Elaborating further he said, “After 10 long years the exhibition is being organized in the city. As today the children are building their interest for virtual reality so with a concept to expose the youngsters about one of the most loved hobbies across the world ‘the stamp collection’ we are back with the philatelic exhibition.”
Notably, Madhya Pradesh Governor Ram Naresh Yadav would inaugurate the exhibition on December 19. The Governor would release the special cover of Princely State Postal Ticket and the ‘My Stamp’ scheme.
Moreover on December 20, a special cover would be released by All India Institutes of Medical Science (AIIMS) on Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserves by Madhya Pradesh Forest Department. Further, on the concluding day of the exhibition i.e. on December 21, a special cover would be released by the Madhya Pradesh State Museum Development Corporation limited.
Shrivastava also highlighted about the ‘My Stamp Scheme’. Notably under this scheme the person would be able to create a stamp of their own. “As many as 12 stamps would be released for the aspirant in Rs 400,” Shrivastava added. Further, on December 21 SK Sinha, HRD Post Office New Delhi would release a Souvenir and four covers would be released by Tourist Department. Other events like quiz, painting competition and many more would be organised during the exhibition.