INDIA COMMEMORATIVES STAMPS 1983

Franklin D. Roosevelt - Birth Centenary

 

 

Krishna Kanta Handique

Stamp Issue Date : 07/10/1983 Postage Stamp Dinomination : 0.50 Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1102 Postal Stamp Name : KRISHNA KANTA HANDIQUE Stamp Information : KRISHNA KANTA HANDIQUE The well known Sanskritistic, Linguistic, Educationist and Scholar of acumen, Krishna Kanta Handique was born at Johrat on July 20, 1898. Son of Radha Kanta Handique, a top ranking Government Official under the British Rule in Assam, Handique had his early education at Johrat Govt. High School, then Cotton College, Guwahati (1913-15), Sanskrit College, Calcutta (1915-17), Calcutta University (1917-19), Oxford University, England (19120-23), Paris University, France and Berlin University, Germany (1923-27). He was the founder Principal of the J.B. College, Johrat (1930-47). He was appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Guwahati University in 1948 and was re-appointed in 1951 and 1954 and continued as such till 1957. He was adorned with Padmashree in 1955 and Padmabhushan in 1967 by the President of India. He was nominated by the Maharashtra Government, as Honorary Fellow of Deccan College, a rare distinction reserved for outstanding scholars in India and abroad. He was made Sadasyamahian by the Assam Sahitya Sabha, a highest honour conferred by the Sabha on scholars of exceptional merit. Author of three learned works, viz., 'Naisadhacharita', 'Yasastilaka and Indian Culture' and 'Setubandha', K.K. Handique contributed a number of valuable articles to different Assamese periodicals from time to time. An eminent Italian Scholar, Oscar Botto, described his work 'Yasastilaka and Indian Culture' as "II dottissimo Lavoro di K. K. Handique", the most learned work of K.K. Handique. This book was praised as a great achievement by the French Savant L. Renou, Professor of Sanskrit at Paris University. The original treatise written in Sanskrit by Somadeva in the 10th Century is an encyclopedic work dealing with Jainism and Indian thought and culture. Prof. Handique's critical dissertation on the Yasastilaka of Somadeva is a monumental contribution in the field of Indological studies. He passed away on 7th August, 1982. Indian Posts & Telegraphs Department is happy to issue a commemorative stamp in honour of Krishna Kanta Handique. Philatelic Stamp Description : Description of Design The stamp has been designed by India Security Press, Nasik. The first day cover shows Guwahati University of which Krishna Kanta Handique was the first Vice-Chancellor. The cancellation has been designed by Alka Sharma. Stamp Currency : P Stamp Type : COMMEMORATIVE Stamp Language : English Stamp Overall Size : 4.06 x 2.7 Postal Stamp Print Size : 3.71 x 2.3 cms. Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 40 Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13 Postage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paper Indian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 15,00,000 Stamp Printed At : India Security Press Indian Stamp's Color : Blue Grey

 

Mahadev Desai

 

Stamp Issue Date	:	09/08/1983
Postage Stamp Dinomination	:	0.50
Postal Stamp Serial Number	:	1090
Postal Stamp Name	:	MAHADEV DESAI
Stamp Information	:	INDIA'S STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM India's Freedom Struggle record some of the glorious episodes in the annals of the country's recent past. The story of this struggle has been told and retold through various media. A large number of postage stamps have been issued to honour the personalities and to commemorate the events connected with the Freedom Struggle. These stamps, however, do not narrate the complete story of the long drawn out struggle for Independence. An attempt is, therefore, being made, now to fill in the gaps through the issue of a series to depict the major landmarks in India's Struggle for Freedom. The present set of three stamps, on the themes of 'Quit India Revolution', 'Mahadev Desai' and 'Meera Behn' is the first issue in the proposed series. This set, thus, marks the beginning of an ambitious project under which about 4-6 stamps will be will be issued, every year, till 1997- the 50th year of India's Independence, to complete the story of the struggle through stamps. MAHADEV DESAI (1892-1942) Mahadev Desai was born on 1 January, 1892 at Saras in Surat district. He received primary and secondary education at different places in Gujarat, but graduated from the Elphinston College, Bombay in 1910. He joined the Law College thereafter and got his L.L.B. in 1913. Mahadev Desai met Gandhiji on 31 August, 1917 and found in him his Guru and moved like a shadow behind him till his death. After joining Gandhiji, Mahadev Desai actively participated and courted arrest in Champaran Satyagrah (1917), the Bardoli Satyagraha (1928), and the Salt Satyagraha (1930). In1921, Gandhiji sent him to edit Motilal Nehru's periodical, the Independent, at Allahabad and there too he was arrested and jailed. After his release in January, 1923, he returned to Ahmedabad and looked after the editorial work of the Navjivan. His sharp editorials on the hollowness of the constitutional reforms of 1919 and his tirade against the British Government kept up the tempo of the freedom struggle. Between 1924 and 1928 he toured the country with Gandhiji, explaining the salient features of the freedom struggle. He accompanied Gandhiji in 1931 to the Round Table Conference in London. In the Quit India Movement in 1942, he, alongwith Gandhiji, was arrested and sent to the Aga Khan Palace for imprisonment, where he died peacefully on 15 August, 1942, deeply mourned by the nation and by Gandhiji in particular who considered himself an orphan.
Philatelic Stamp Description	:	Description of Design: The stamp on 'Quit India Resolution', designed by C.R. Pakarashi, shows Gandhi and Nehru alongwith other leaders discussing the resolution at the AICC session held at Gowalia Tank Maidan, Bombay on 8 August, 1942. The other two stamps have been designed by India Security Press. First Day Cover depicts the seen at Gowalia Tank Maidan, Bombay on 9 August, 1942 after the Police restored to firing of tear gas shells. Both the first day cover and the cancellation have also been designed by C.R. Pakarashi.
Stamp Currency	:	P
Stamp Type	:	COMMEMORATIVE
Stamp Language	:	English
Stamp Overall Size	:	4.06 x 2.7
Postal Stamp Print Size	:	3.71 x 2.3 cms.
Number of Stamps Per Sheet	:	40
Stamp Perforations	:	13 x 13
Postal Stamp Shape	:	Horizontal
Postage Stamp Paper	:	Unwatermarked gummed paper
Indian Stamp Process	:	Photogravure
Number of stamps printed	:	15,00,000
Stamp Printed At	:	India Security Press
Indian Stamp's Color	:	Multicolour

 

First Indian Antarctic Expedition

 

Stamp Issue Date	:	09/01/1983
Postage Stamp Dinomination	:	100.00
Postal Stamp Serial Number	:	1072
Postal Stamp Name	:	FIRST INDIAN ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION
Stamp Information	:	FIRST INDIAN ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION The Department of Ocean Development was set up on 24th July 1981, and within six months of its creation, it organised the first scientific expedition to the Antarctica. A 21-member team, drawn from seven different institutions, with Dr. S.Z. Qasim as its leader left for Antarctica on 6th December from Goa and successfully landed on the frozen continent on 9th January 1982. After a stay of 10 days on Antarctica, the expedition returned to Goa. During the stay on Antarctica, as also during the sea cruise, substantial amount of scientific work was done on mateorology, glaciology, geomagnetism, geology, biology, radio wave propagation, pollution studies and also on physical, chemical, biological, geological and geophysical oceanography. A scientific station named "Dakshin Gangotri" was set up at Latitude 70(degree)45'12".963 South and Longitude 10(degree)38'13".618 East. An automatic weather data recording system powered by solar batteries was installed and left behind at Dakshin Gangotri. Antarctica provides a unique and unpolluted environment hitherto untouched by man. It, therefore, gives an ideal situation (Datum Point) for monitoring pollution elsewhere in the world. Antarctica influences global climate of the southern hemisphere. Its study would, therefore, add considerably to our knowledge of factors influencing the monsoons on which the economy of the country is critically dependent. The ice sheet in Antarctica originated, perhaps, more than 50 million years ago, and has continued since then completely undisturbed. It is at places over 3500 meters thick and cover more than 95% of the continents land area. It is, therefore, an extremely well-preserved repository of all types of materials fallen on earth such as, the fragments of cosmic bodies, nuclear products of cosmic rays, samples of entrapped air and minerals. A scientific study of this continent could help to decipher the ancient materials found in the ice and will enable us to understand the global and cosmic phenomena that have been taking place over the past millennia. Almost 90% of the world's ice is found on Antarctica. Therefore, it could provide a source of fresh water to many areas of world where water is scare. The lines of forces in the earth's magnetic field bend over the two poles. Hence Antarctica provides an ideal location for observing interaction of the magnetic field and of charged particles from the sun. The waters around Antarctica are amongst the richest biological provinces of the earth. The key organism is "Krill"-a small shrimp like creature, rich in protein. It is estimated that nearly 39 million tons, which is nearly half the total world fish catch in 1978, can be harvested annually without endangering the Krill stocks. The history of Antarctica itself is a subject of great interest for geologists and geophysicists. Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department is privileged to issue a special stamp to commemorate the landing of the first Indian Scientific team on Antarctica. (Text : Courtesy of Department of Ocean Development)
Philatelic Stamp Description	:	Description of Design The stamp designed by the India Security Press is based on the photograph (Courtesy : Department of Ocean Development) showing the Indian Scientists in their camp in Antarctica. The first day cover design comprises a collage of photographs showing different activities of the Expedition along with the map of the Antarctica. Cancellation has been designed by Charanjit Lal.
Stamp Currency	:	P
Stamp Type	:	COMMEMORATIVE
Stamp Language	:	English
Stamp Overall Size	:	3.91 x 2.9
Postal Stamp Print Size	:	3.55 X 2.5 cms.
Number of Stamps Per Sheet	:	35
Stamp Perforations	:	13 x 13
Postal Stamp Shape	:	Horizontal
Postage Stamp Paper	:	Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paper
Indian Stamp Process	:	Photogravure
Number of stamps printed	:	20,00,000
Stamp Printed At	:	India Security Press
Indian Stamp's Color	:	Multicolour

Acropolis & Olympic Emplem

 

Stamp Issue Date : 25/03/1983  

Postage Stamp Dinomination : 1.00  

Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1082 

Postal Stamp Name : ACROPOLIS & OLYMPIC EMPLEM   

Stamp Information : 86TH SESSION OF INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (IOC) The first Olympic games were held in 1896. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the supreme body for Olympic Sports and Games. All Olympic games are hosted under the auspices of the IOC. The various International Sports Federations (ISF) and the National Olympic Committees, which are affiliated to the IOC, help in holding of the Games. At present, 28 Interantional Federations and 151 National Olympic Committees are affiliated to the IOC. The Indian Olympic Association, which is the National Olympic Committee of India is very old member of the IOC. Indian Olympic Association (IOA) was found in 1927. At present, 21 National Sports Federations and 21 State Olympic Associations are affiliated to the IOA, which is responsible for participation of Indian contingents in Olympic, Commonwealth, Asian and other International Sports fixtures. The 86th Session of International Olympic Committee is being held in New Delhi from 21st to 28th March 1983. This is the first time that a session of the IOC is being held in India. Many important decisions, including that on Eligibility Code for participants in the Olympic games, with far reaching effects, are likely to be taken during the course of the Session in New Delhi. The main Session will be held from 25th to 28th March 1983, but IOC has also held meetings of the Executive Board on 23rd and 24th March 1983. In addition a large number of Commissions' meetings of the IOC will also take place. About 80 of the 84 members have consented to take part in the meeting, which will also elect one Vice President and one member of the International Olympic Committee Executive Board. The occasion will provide an opportunity to the IOA to show to the IOC members, the infrastructure of International Standard which was created for the Asian Games 1982. It is hoped that with minor additions and improvements in the existing infrastructure, it will be possible for India to host the 1992 Olympic games for which the Indian Olympic Association has already made a request to the IOC. However a decision on the allotment of 1992 Olympic games is likely to be taken in 1885 and till then the IOA will continue its efforts in improving existing facilities to convince the world body about India's capability to hold the Olympic games. The p & T Department is happy to commemorate this occasion by issuing a special postage stamp. (The above text is based on material supplied by the Indian Olympic Association).  

Philatelic Stamp Description : Description of Designs The stamp and the first day cover have been designed by Badar Makhmoor. The stamp shows Acropolis of Athens. The first day cover shows the emblems of the IOA and the IOC. Cancellation has been designed by Charanjit Lal.  

Stamp Currency : R Stamp Type : COMMEMORATIVE  

Stamp Language : English  

Stamp Overall Size : 3.91 x 2.9  

Postal Stamp Print Size : 3.55 X 2.5 cms.  

Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 35  

Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13  

Postal Stamp Shape : Horizontal 

Postage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paper 

Indian Stamp Process : Offset Process  

Number of stamps printed : 20,00,000  

Stamp Printed At : India Security Press  

Indian Stamp's Color : Multicolour

 

Hemu Kalani  

 

Stamp Issue Date	:	18/10/1983
Postage Stamp Dinomination	:	0.50
Postal Stamp Serial Number	:	1092
Postal Stamp Name	:	HEMU KALANI
Stamp Information	:	HEMU KALANI Hemu Kalani belongs to that rare band of revolutionaries and martyrs whose indomitable spirits broke new resistance, for whom tortures of imprisonment have no meaning and death holds no terror. Hemu Kalani was so happy in his readiness to make the supreme sacrifice for the liberation of his motherland, that he gained weight during the last days which is most unusual for a prisoner condemned to die. While marching to gallows, he consoled his distressed mother by reminding her of her earlier teachings of Gita regarding the indestructibility of soul. So strong was his patriotic zeal that he pledged his next life also to the cause of India's Freedom. Hemu Kalani was born at Sukkur in Sind (now in Pakistan), on 23rd March, 1923. He was the son of late Shri Pesumal Kalani and Smt. Jethi Bai. HE was brave and patriotic right from his childhood. Ever at the age of 7, he used to leads the boys of his locality with the tri-colour in his hands. Along with his friends, he used to plead for boycotting all foreign goods and used to take an active part in persuading people to use Swadeshi goods. He was soon drawn to revolutionary activities and started participating in acts of terrorism for the sake of driving away the British. He was always leading the raids and in burning of vehicles belonging to the oppressors. In 1942, when Mahatma Gandhi gave the call "Quit India" and the slogan "Do or die", Hemu Kalani also joined the mass movement. There was such active participation from the people of Sind Province in this movement that the British rulers had to send special troops consisting of European battalions. When Hemu Kalani came to know that these troops and the ammunition would be arriving in Sind by a railway train passing through his town, he decided to derail the train by removing the fishplates from the railway track. He and his friends were severely handicapped in not having any tools for loosening the nuts and bolts and for removing the fishplates. Time was also against them. Hemu, however, did not give up. He inspired his friends to loosen the nuts and bolts with the help of indigenous ropes and they started the job. However, before they could complete it, they were seen by the British troops and Hemu, in his effort to save his friends, was caught. He was imprisoned and tortured to give out the names of his friends but he stubbornly refused to divulge any information. He was tried under the then prevailing martial law and sentenced to death. People of Sind petitioned for mercy to the Viceroy but the death sentence was upheld, unless Hemu turned an approver and gave information regarding his fellow revolutionaries. There was no question of Hemu's accepting these conditions and he welcomed the impending death most cheerfully. This young freedom fighter and revolutionary was hung on 21st Jan., 1943. Hemu's is an example of unflinching courage and devotion to his motherland. He participated in Mahatma Gandhi's movements and at the same time, took recourse to terrorist activities also to drive away the foreigners who were keeping India captive. The names of patriots like Hemu Kalani would always be remembered fondly while studying the history of India's freedom struggle. (The above text is based on material published elsewhere and/or supplied by the sponsors). Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department is privileged to issue a commemorative stamp in the memory of this great martyr.
Philatelic Stamp Description	:	Description of Design Both the stamp and the first day cover have been designed by India Security Press, Nasik. The cancellation has been designed by Alka Sharma.
Stamp Currency	:	P
Stamp Type	:	COMMEMORATIVE
Stamp Language	:	English
Stamp Overall Size	:	4.06 x 2.7
Postal Stamp Print Size	:	3.71 x 2.3 cms.
Number of Stamps Per Sheet	:	40
Stamp Perforations	:	13 x 13
Postage Stamp Paper	:	Unwatermarked P.G. Matt coated paper
Indian Stamp Process	:	Photogravure
Number of stamps printed	:	15,00,000
Stamp Printed At	:	India Security Press
Indian Stamp's Color	:	Multicolour

Acharya Vinoba Bhave

 

Stamp Issue Date	:	15/11/1983
Postage Stamp Dinomination	:	0.50
Postal Stamp Serial Number	:	1093
Postal Stamp Name	:	ACHARYA VINOBA BHAVE
Stamp Information	:	ACHARYA VNOBA BHAVA Vinayak Narahari Bhave, commonly known as Vinoba, was born at Ganoda in Maharashtra, on 11 September, 1895. Educated at Baroda in the Government Hogh School, he was a brilliant student, but he soon lost interest in conventional studies. He passed the Matriculation examination in 1913 and was due to appear for the Intermediate examination in 1916 for which he had to go to Bombay. Instead of going to Bombay, he detained at Surat and proceeded to Banaras, where he studied Sanskrit and became proficient in all Hindu scriptural books. He was a self-taught multilinguist. After Gandhiji's return from South Africa early in 1915, Vinoba recognised in him the kindermost of spirits and requested him to adopt himself as his spiritual son in 1916. In 1921, Jamnalal Bajaj requested Gandhiji to give him his best and most trusted lieutenant at Sabarmati Ashram to be sent to Wardha to start a similar Ashram. Gandhiji sent Vinoba. Jamanalal placed his whole family under his charge. Speaking about Vinoba, Gandhiji said, "He is one of the Ashram's rare pearls- one of those who have come not to be blessed but to bless, not to receive but to give". Vinoba lived in accordance with the eleven vows, included in Gandhian daily prayer, viz. non-violence, truthfulness, absolute honesty, chastity, poverty, manual work, temperance, fearlessness, respect for all religions, independence in the matter of money and non-recognition of cast distinctions. At the Ashram, he took up scavenging work and had "no trace of untouchability left in his heart". He was one of the moving spirits of the Nagpur Flag Satyagraha, his companions being Jamanalal Bajaj, Bhagwan Deen and Nilkanthrao Deshmukh. In 1924, Gandhiji sent Vinoba to Guruvayur (Kerala) to participate in the Harijan Temple Entry Satyagraha. He participated in the famous 'Dandi March' for Salt Satyagraha in 1930, for which he was again sent to prison. In April, 1951, he started the Bhoodan Movement, with a view to bringing about fundamental social and economical changes in society by peaceful means. The movement began by way of gifts of lands to be distributed among the landless, later developing into voluntary renunciation of ownership of land in favour of village communities- Gramdan. More than four million acres of land were collected in Bhoodan and 18,000 villages had been declared Gramdan or common ownership within 15 years of the launching of the movement. Vinoba wanted each village to be self-sufficient in food and clothing. His creed was, "Now that political freedom has been attained, we have to work for the establishment of equality. I have called that 'Sarvodaya'. It is for the establishment of this that I am going from village to village". On the pattern of Gandhi's Ashram at Sabarmati, Acharya Vinoba Bhave started his own Ashram at Paunar, near Wardha, where he continued to stay till his death on 15th November, 1962. (The above text is based on the material published elsewhere and/or supplied by the sponsors). Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department is privileged to issue a stamp in honour of this great freedom fighter.
Philatelic Stamp Description	:	Description of Design The stamp has been designed by India Security Press, Nasik. The first day cover is based on a sketch titled 'Lead Kindly Light' drawn by Gajanan Ambulkar. Cancellation has been designed by Alka Sharma.
Stamp Currency	:	P
Stamp Type	:	COMMEMORATIVE
Stamp Language	:	English
Stamp Overall Size	:	4.06 x 2.7
Postal Stamp Print Size	:	3.70 X 2.4 cms.
Number of Stamps Per Sheet	:	40
Stamp Perforations	:	13 x 13
Postage Stamp Paper	:	Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paper
Indian Stamp Process	:	Photogravure
Number of stamps printed	:	15,00,000
Stamp Printed At	:	India Security Press
Indian Stamp's Color	:	Dark Brown

 

S. N. Banerjee

Stamp Issue Date : 28/12/1983 Postage Stamp Dinomination : 0.50 Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1094 Postal Stamp Name : S. N. BANERJEE Stamp Information : SURENDRANATH BANRJEE Born on 10th November, 1848 as the second son of Dr. Durga Charan Banerjee in Taltala, Calcutta, Surendranath graduated in the year 1867 from Dovetan College (Calcutta) and within a couple of years qualified himself with flying colours to be admitted to the covenanted I.C.S. Cadre. He was first appointed as Assistance Magistrate in Sylhet (Now in Bangladesh). On the charges leveled against him for some allegedly wrong orders passed and on the basis of a subsequent enquiry report in this regard, a cardigan punishment of his removal from I.C.S. was awarded on him. This decision of then government of the country no doubt hurled upon him a great blow but this was a blessing in disguise not only for himself but also for the nation of whole. Surendranath soon recovered from the impact of this event and pledged to dedicate himself fully to the cause of national emancification and political freedom of the country. With a missionary zeal, he undertook extensive tours, organised meetings all over the country, exhorted and upheld before the teeming millions of people of the country, the baneful effects of the British Rule in India in his speeches with his usual oratory skill, which in effect moulded the rhetoric of the nation. Bewildered, the foreign Rulers lost no time to put him to imprisonment. Released from prison in course of time, Surendranath built up a movement in quick succession for creation of a "National Fund" and in a meeting held on 17th July, 1883, such a Fund was ushered into existence, with a view to securing and exposing the cause of political freedom of the country and that too, only through constitutional means. Subsequent endeavours made in this regard resulted in a national conference held in Calcutta with the representatives of the people from all corners of the country and heralded the beginning of a new era in the sphere of National struggle. Inspired by his clarion call the multi-religious and caste-ridden people of all over India, soon developed a spirit of oneness and cohesion and this ultimately paved the way towards foundation of the Indian National Congress in the year 1885. Thus Surendranath Banerjee, once a servant of British Crown, was soon acknowledged as a great "Savant" in the struggle for freedom, a leading statesman and a friend, philosopher and guide to the people of India. The agitation he built up against the "Libert Bill" and the partition of Bengal announced by Lord Curzon projected a united and determined protest in the entire country and made him the uncrowned king of Bengal. In protest against the move, sponsored by the British Government, to deprive the rights of Self Government exercised by the Corporation of Calcutta, of which Surendranath was a member for years together, he resigned in the year in 1899 and determined to restore ?Self Government" in the Corporation of Calcutta. He succeeded in his endeavours more than a couple of decades afterwards and the Corporation of Calcutta of the present day is practically his creation. In the literary field, as a great Journalist and Editor of the Journal, "The Bengalee" and as a author of the famous Book "A nation in Making", Surendranath earned "Laurels" of unique distinction and was named as "The Tribune of the people". Surendranath breathed his last on 6th August, 1925. The Indian Posts & Telegraphs Department is happy to issue a commemorative stamp in honour of Surendranath Banerjee. Philatelic Stamp Description : The stamp, designed by India Security Press, shows the portrait of Surendranath Banerjee working on his desk. The First Day Cover has also been designed by India Security Press, Nasik and the cancellation has been designed by Alka Sharma. Stamp Currency : P Stamp Type : COMMEMORATIVE Stamp Language : English Stamp Overall Size : 4.06 x 2.73 cms Postal Stamp Print Size : 3.70 X 2.4 cms. Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 40 Stamp Perforations : 13 x 13 Postal Stamp Shape : Vertical Postage Stamp Paper : Unwatermarked P.G. Matt coated paper Indian Stamp Process : Photogravure Number of stamps printed : 15,00,000 Stamp Printed At : India Security Press Indian Stamp's Color : Raw Sienna

Seventh Non-Aligned Summit

 

Stamp Issue Date	:	07/03/1983
Postage Stamp Dinomination	:	1.00
Postal Stamp Serial Number	:	1078
Postal Stamp Name	:	NON ALIGNED SUMMIT LOGO
Stamp Information	:	SEVENTH NON-ALIGNED SUMMIT The Seventh Non-Aligned Summit is being held in New Delhi from 7th to 11th March, 1983. The earlier summits were held in Belgrade (1961), Cairo (1964), Lusaka (1970), Algiers (1973), Colombo (1976) and Havana (1979). Over the years the Non-Aligned member countries have grown from twenty five in Belgrade to about a hundred. The post-Second World War period saw the emergence of new nations, throwing off the shackles of colonialism; but it also saw the beginning of cold war confrontation and rivalry between the great Powers. The new nations had acquired political freedom after years of bitter struggle against their colonial masters and were engaged in the task of economic reconstruction and development. Their yearning for a peaceful environment, which would enable them to pursue their economic and social development without hindrance, was frustrated by the creation of military alliances and the intensification of the arms race. It was at this critical juncture of human history that the Non-Aligned Movement was forged, putting forth an alternative vision and a viable strategy for the handling of international affairs and the resolution of international affairs and the resolution of international tensions. Booted in the five principles of peaceful co-existence, Panchasheel, the movement stands for dialogue and the search for mutually acceptable solutions as the alternative to confrontation and the search for domination. Over the years, the Movement has increasingly come to represent the demands of the developing world. It has repeatedly emphasised the need for peace, disarmament and development and stressed the concept of global interdependence in the search for a new and more just world order. Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department is privileged to issue a set of two commemorative stamps on this occasion. (Text by courtesy : Ministry of External Affairs.)
Philatelic Stamp Description	:	Description of Designs The 100p stamp depicts the logo of the Seventh Non-Aligned Summit. The other stamp (denomination 200p) portrays Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India and one of the founders of the Non- Aligned Movement. The first day cover shows the illuminated Govt. of India Secretariat at night. The stamps and first day cover were designed by Narendra Srivastava. cancellation was designed by Charanjit Lal.
Stamp Currency	:	R
Stamp Type	:	COMMEMORATIVE
Stamp Language	:	English
Stamp Overall Size	:	3.91 x 2.9
Postal Stamp Print Size	:	3.5 x 2.54 cms.
Number of Stamps Per Sheet	:	35
Stamp Perforations	:	13 x 13
Postal Stamp Shape	:	Horizontal
Postage Stamp Paper	:	Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paper
Indian Stamp Process	:	Photogravure
Number of stamps printed	:	20,00,000
Stamp Printed At	:	India Security Press
Indian Stamp's Color	: