The Indipex 2011 which was inaugurated by Honorable president of India on 12.02.2011 has turned to be a successful event. More than 70 countries has participated and 30governments had its involvement. The public in large numbers gather in pragati maiden daily to have a glimpse of exhibhition.my stamp and khadi stamp had attracted the visitors and huge crowds are in queue for my stamp and khadi stamp collections. Really its a great yet another achievement by present secretary (P) which is held after 13years in India.My stamp scheme has admirers.
Now your Face also on Stamps !!
Department of Post to launch Customized stamps. Next time when you post an envelope, you can have a portrait of yours stuck on the place of stamp !!.
This is a new scheme named as "My Stamp" introduced in the World Philatelic Exhibition - Indipex 2011 to day.
The stamp will have two parts-the currency part and the photograph-detachable from each other. If the experiment with individual consumers is successful, Indian companies may also be allowed to carry their own logos and postage stationery in future, the spokeswoman added.
Thus Infosys, Wipro or Reliance may have its logo embedded in postage stationery, which can be personalized when a company achieves a certain milestone, as well. These milestones can be a large deal, a new CEO, an international listing or a big acquisition, which the company would like to be highlighted to its key audience.
For now, personalized postage is allowed only for individual citizens. One can also bring one's own or spouse's photo with an ID card, to have it converted into a personalized stamp.
My Stamp Features
* Introduced in World Philatelic Exhibition today.
Now your Face also on Stamps !!
Department of Post to launch Customized stamps. Next time when you post an envelope, you can have a portrait of yours stuck on the place of stamp !!.
This is a new scheme named as "My Stamp" introduced in the World Philatelic Exhibition - Indipex 2011 to day.
The stamp will have two parts-the currency part and the photograph-detachable from each other. If the experiment with individual consumers is successful, Indian companies may also be allowed to carry their own logos and postage stationery in future, the spokeswoman added.
Thus Infosys, Wipro or Reliance may have its logo embedded in postage stationery, which can be personalized when a company achieves a certain milestone, as well. These milestones can be a large deal, a new CEO, an international listing or a big acquisition, which the company would like to be highlighted to its key audience.
For now, personalized postage is allowed only for individual citizens. One can also bring one's own or spouse's photo with an ID card, to have it converted into a personalized stamp.
My Stamp Features
* Introduced in World Philatelic Exhibition today.
* You can have your photo on the stamp.
* Currently applicable to Individuals only.
* Customer has to bring one's own or spouse's photo with an ID Card.
* Rs 150 for 8 stamp sheets.
* Stamp Background in 6 themes.
* Themes include Taj Mahal, Tale of Pancha Tantra, Trains, Wildlife, Aeroplanes and Sun Signs.
* Initially available in selected Post offices only.
