The Singhbhum postal division organised Jampex (stands for Jamshedpur Philately Exhibition), a district level philately exhibition at Tulsi Bhavan. More than 1,000 types of stamps and covers were displayed at the Tulsi Bhavan. Also there were first day covers from various countries. The postal department had also invited school students to have a look at the exhibition.
The exhibition was a visual treat and a learning experience for the viewers. Students and visitors also learnt about the postal histories of Mother Teresa, Pope John Paul II (1920-2005), the People’s Pope through a display of Vatican stamps.
There were stamps from the Queen Victorian era, Buddhist era compound envelopes and bulk rate stamps.
The special cover on Jubilee Park was also released by K.K. Sinha, chief postmaster general, Jharkhand circle at Tulsi Bhawan in Bistupur . The special postal cover on safety of girl child was released by S.S. Kujur, director postal services, Jharkhand.
On the release of the cover, MG Singh of Tata Steel expressed his pleasure on releasing the cover based on Jubilee Park as it is one of the prized possessions of the city gifted by Tata Steel to the citizens of Jamshedpur.
He mentioned about the various features this park incorporates ranging from picnic spots, Nicco Park, zoo and laser show facility.