Indian Standards Institution
| Stamp Issue Date | : | 29/05/1972 |
| Postage Stamp Dinomination | : | 0.20 |
| Postal Stamp Serial Number | : | 0656 |
| Postal Stamp Name | : | ELEMENTAL SYMBOLS & PLUMB LINE |
| Stamp Information | : | The Indian standards Ind\stitution which is the national standards body of India, was established in 1947, the year of Indian Independence by a resolution of the Government of India, with the active support of Industrial, scientific and technical organistaions in the country. The aims and objects of the Institution include preparation of standard relating to products, commodities, materials and processes and the promotion of their general adoption on national and international level; promotion of standardization, quality control and simplification of the efforts of producers and users for the improvement of materials, products, appliances, processes and methods; provision of the registration of standardizasion marks applicable to products, commodities, etc.; and circulation od statistics and other information relative to standardization. The ISI is an autonomous body and its overal control rests with the General Council, with the Minister incharge in Government of India as its ex-officio President. The General Council includes representatives from industry. Central and State Governments and scientific and technical organisations. The income of the Institution is received from the grant-in-aid from the Government of India, subscriptions from members including State Governments, sale of Indian Standards and Certification Marking fees. Fr the formulation of India Standards, which are also the national standards, which are also the national standards of the country, the Institution functions through a large number of technical committees, where-in are taken experts representing different interests, such as manufacturers; purchasers; consumers; scientific; research and technical organisations, etc. With the object of providing practical utility of standards to the ordnary consumer, the institution is operating the ISI certification Marks Scheme under an Act of Parliament. Manufacturers who produce goods to conform to the relevent Indian Standards whereby they are permited to apply on their products ISI Certification Mark which provides a third-party guarantee to the consumer that the goods are of standard quality. The ISI has also its own laboratory with the primary object of testing certified products manufactured in accordance with the Indian Standard specifications, as well as those offered by applicants for the grant of licence under the ISI Certification Marks Scheme. The ISI is also maintaining a well-equiped library of standards and specifications issued by different authorities in various countries and also organises training programmes, survey programmes, conferences, etc. as part of their objectives of assisting Indian Industries in organising their inplant standards activity. At the international level the ISI collaborates closely with the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IES) - the two international organisations devoted to sytandardization work. The ISI is also an active member of the Commonwealth Standards Conference. The training facilities available in the ISI have also been extended to the developing countries of Asia and Africa who very often have to face problems of shortage of trained personel for standardization. The ISI has completed 25 years of its pioneering work in promoting, fostering and furthering the concept of standardisation in this country. The Indian Posts and telegraphs department feel privilaged in commemorating the Silver Jubilee of this national institution by bringin out a special postage stamp to mark this event. |
| Philatelic Stamp Description | : | DESCRIPTION OF DESIGN The design represents the traditional symbols of five elements (earth, water, fire, air and the earth) and plummet showing precision. The 25th anniversary emblem of ISI is also incorporated in the design. The design of the stamp is adapted from the original prepared by Shri Ramachandran, Artist, New Delhi. |
| Stamp Currency | : | P |
| Stamp Type | : | COMMEMORATIVE |
| Stamp Language | : | English |
| Stamp Overall Size | : | 3.91 x 2.9 |
| Postal Stamp Print Size | : | 3.56 x 2.5 cms. |
| Number of Stamps Per Sheet | : | 35 |
| Stamp Perforations | : | 13 x 13 |
| Postal Stamp Shape | : | Diagonal |
| Postage Stamp Paper | : | Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paper |
| Indian Stamp Process | : | Photogravure |
| Number of stamps printed | : | 30,00,000 |
| Stamp Printed At | : | India Security Press |
| Indian Stamp's Color | : | Blue Grey and Black |
Map & Satellite
| Stamp Issue Date | : | 26/02/1972 |
| Postage Stamp Dinomination | : | 0.20 |
| Postal Stamp Serial Number | : | 0655 |
| Postal Stamp Name | : | MAP & SATELLITE |
| Stamp Information | : | The growth of rocketery and space technology during the course of the past decade has given mankind a new and powerful medium for global communication in the form of satellites. which can relay messages to and from the earth, with the help of the built-in receivers and transmitters. These satellites keep revolving round the earth once in 24 hours at a height of about 36000 kms over the equator, in step with the earth's rate of rotation on its axis. They thus appear, relatively, to be stationary from any point on the earth. One such satellite can cover nearly a third of the globe, while three of them suitably distributed can cover the entiree globe. Unlike conventional hig frequency radio communication which works point to point, satelite link all stations in their area of coverage. This is possible on account of the wide-band capability od satellite radio relay systems. Satellite permit voice, telegraphs radio-photo and data to be relayed with ease between stations in their area of coverage. They are also the only existing means of live transoceanic television. Already many historic events have been viewed live on television via satellite by millions of viewers in several continents. Satellite communication is not subject to fading or atmospheric disturbances which are limitations of H.F. radio communications. It can provide the requisite high quality circuits to meet the challenging demands of ever-expanding international communications. Satellite communications has verily opened up a new era of international cooperation which commenced with the setting up of Intelsat, the International Satellite Consortium, in 1964. This Consortium today has 77 member nations. India's participation in this international venture dates back to February, 1965 when its represantative signed at Washington the agreements of the International Consortium. While the launching of the satellite and associated tracking and telemetering will be the responsibility of the Intelsat, each member country will be required to establish its earth station to work to the satellite. Accordingly a plan for the establishment of an Indian earth station and associated switching complex was drawn up as a part of the IVth Five Year Plan of Govt. of India for Oversease Communications Service, to provide the public with up-to-date facilities for international telecommunications, including international TV relay. The earth station is located at Arvi about 80 kms north of Poona on the route to Nasik. This station works to the Indian Ocean Satellite, which is located over the equator at a nominal longitude of 61.4'E. The earth station has been inter-connected with Bombay by a broad-band microwave link across the Western Ghatts. Bombay serves as the gateway centre of the country for international telecommunications via satellite. The main feature of the earth station is its large 29.6 meter diameter antenna, loking at the satellite is as low as a few wats and a large distance seperates the satellite from the earth station, very large size antennas are required to be used on ground. The same antenna is also used for transmitting to the satellite. The antenna dish at Arvi was manufactured in India. Communication circuits have been established through Arvi earth station with Australia, Japan, East Africa, malaysia, and United Kingdom via satellite. Satellite circuits are extended to U.S.A. and Europe via U.K. Further extension to cover more earth stations via satellite is expected in due course. The Indian Posts and Telegraphs department feel privilaged in bringing out a postage stamp to commemorate the first anniversary of the earth station Arvi, which is being dedicated to the nation by the President of India who is also releasing the commemorative stamp. The stamp depicts the "Globe Satellite" and the location of the earth station. This station is being named the Vikram Earth Station in memory of the late Dr. Vikram Sarabhai who was primarily responsible for the execution of this sophisticated project by Indian Engineers. The First Day Cover being issued on this occasion bears a picture of the antenna at the earth station at Arvi. |
| Philatelic Stamp Description | : | DESCRIPTION OF DESIGN The design of the stamp is horizontal and depicts "Global Satellite", the course od "Intesat III" in circular lines and 'Arvi Earth Station.' |
| Stamp Currency | : | P |
| Stamp Type | : | COMMEMORATIVE |
| Stamp Language | : | English |
| Stamp Overall Size | : | 3.34 x 2.4 |
| Postal Stamp Print Size | : | 2.99 x 2.1 cms. |
| Number of Stamps Per Sheet | : | 54 |
| Stamp Perforations | : | 14 x 13,1/ |
| Postal Stamp Shape | : | Diagonal |
| Postage Stamp Paper | : | Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paper |
| Indian Stamp Process | : | Photogravure |
| Number of stamps printed | : | 30,00,000 |
| Stamp Printed At | : | India Security Press |
| Indian Stamp's Color | : | Gravure purple |
Vemana Born 17th Century
| Stamp Issue Date | : | 16/10/1972 |
| Postage Stamp Dinomination | : | 0.20 |
| Postal Stamp Serial Number | : | 0666 |
| Postal Stamp Name | : | VEMANA |
| Stamp Information | : | A poet of the people, a philosopher of equality and a fighting sait, Vemana was unique in many ways. His teachings havee much contemporary relevance for he was a dreamer of one world and of the universal brotherhood of man. There is no agreement among the scholars regarding the year of the birth of the great poet. No definite dates are, therefore, available regarding his birth or death. However, Vemana is believed to have lived in the alter half of the seventeenth century and the first decades of thee eightenth century. He had spent the best part of his life in the Cuddapah and Kurnool Districts of Andhra Pradesh. A farmer by profession, Vemana was not destined to lead an easy life. He had more than an ordinary man's share of trials and tribulations, and they at once toughened and refind him into a remarkable man. His original insight and varied experiences enabled him to propound three trends in philosophy, a social philosophy, an ethical philosophy and a religious philosophy. Vemana was an advocate of human equality. He believed that there can be no equality as long as caste and class barrirs are not done away with and so he attacked these evils tooth and nail. Vemana's language is chaste and crisp; his diction is limped and smooth, his analogies fresh and bold. His poetry is a spring, pure and spontaneous and original in thought and style. The metre chosen by Vemana for his poetry is ataveladi. Its literal meaning is " A dancing damsel", and Vemana made it dance exquisitely. In his thought, Vemana is akin t Tiruvalluvar, Kabir and Sarvajna. He is bard of universal man. His conception of oneness of man is indeed so grand, so all inclusive that he urges- Servee food to all all the people of the world in one plate; make them dine togather forgetting all their difference; and with uplifted hand bless them live like one. |
| Stamp Currency | : | P |
| Stamp Type | : | COMMEMORATIVE |
| Stamp Language | : | English |
| Stamp Overall Size | : | 3.34 X 2.88 cms |
| Postal Stamp Print Size | : | 2.987 x 2. cms. |
| Number of Stamps Per Sheet | : | 42 |
| Stamp Perforations | : | 13,1/2x14 |
| Postal Stamp Shape | : | Diagonal |
| Postage Stamp Paper | : | Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paper |
| Indian Stamp Process | : | Photogravure |
| Stamp Printed At | : | India Security Press |
| Indian Stamp's Color | : | Blue Grey and Black |
25th Anniversary of Independence (1st Issue)
Flag Of Ussr & Kermlin Tower
| Stamp Issue Date | : | 30/12/1972 |
| Postage Stamp Dinomination | : | 0.20 |
| Postal Stamp Serial Number | : | 0671 |
| Postal Stamp Name | : | FLAG OF USSR & KERMLIN TOWER |
| Stamp Information | : | Fifty years ago today, the world witnessed the historic event of the formation of thee UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS undr the illustrious leadership of Vladimir llyich Lenin. The transformation of this multi-national Socialist State into a modern, prosperious nation, full of vitality; its heroism in the face of foreign invasion; its contributions to Science and Technology; and its support for peace, national freedom and social progress are a source of pride for every Soviet citizen. The friendship between India and the Soviet Union is based on mutuality of interests and the desire for peace and friendship among nations. The Indo-Soviet Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Co-operation, signed in August, 1971, embodies these principles. We rejoice with the Soviet peoples on this occasion. The P & T Department considers it aprivilege to bring out a stamp to commemorate this glorious event. The stamp. designed and printred by the India Security Press, Nasik, depicts the Flag of thre USSR and the Kremlin Tower. Mesage from V.V. Giri.resident of India, to His Excellency Mr. N. V. Podgorny, Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme of the USSR, on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the formation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. I send you, and through you, to the friendly Soviet people sincere greetings and heartfelt congratulations on the happy occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the formation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. The formation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics fifty years ago was a memorious event and greeted with pride and joy by the peoples of the Soviet Union. We rejoice ith you on this occsion. The last fifty years have been years of endeavour and achievement for the Soviet Union during which a high level of economic development has been realised, togather with the introduction of progressive social reforms and the achievement of universal education. The Sovet people can be legitimately proud of their all-round progress which they have made in the cause of national construction. We note with particular satifaction that the relationship between India and Soviet Union have steadily gron over the years. This close friendship beteen our to countries is based on not only on the mutual beenefir e derive as a result of our meaningful co-operation, but also on the recognition of the contribution that this makes to international peace and security. Please accept, Excellency, sincer greetings and good ishes on behalf of the people of India and on my own behalf for the further successes of the Soviet Union and for the welfare and prosperilty of the great Soviet people. Message from Smt. Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister of India, to His Excellency Mr. A. N. Kosygin, Chairman of the Council of Ministers, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the formation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. On behalf of the Government and people of India I offer you our warm felicitaions on the fiftieth anniverasry of the formation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. The Soviet people can be justly proud of their economic, scientific and cultural achievements during these five decades and of their sustained contribution to peace and to the battle of human equaity. We are confident that the friendship and co-operation which was developed between our two countries over the years will be further strengthened in the future to our mutual benefit and in the interest of international peace and progress. My warm greetings and good wishes for the greater prosperity of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and for the welfare and happiness of the friendly people of the Soviet Union. Please accept, Excelency, the asuarnces of my highest consideartion. Message from Swaran Singh, Foreign Ministeer, on the occasion of the special commemorativee stamp being issued on the 30th December, 19772. The establishment of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics has been a significant event in the world history. Today we in India mark th 50th Anniversary of the formation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics wwith the issue of a commemorative stamp. A few years ago I was present in Moscow for the celebrations connected with the 50th anniversary and had the opportunity to experience once again the warmth of the friendly feelings which the Soviet peoplee entertain towards the people of India. I am confident that the friendship and close co-operation which exist betwen our two countries will be further strengthened in the years to come to our mutual benefit as wwell as in the interest of international peace and security. Our greetings and good wishes go to friendly people of the Soviet Union for their further successes in the future. |
| Philatelic Stamp Description | : | DESCRIPTION OF DESIGN The design of the stamp is horizontal and depicts the Flag of the USSR and the Kremlin Tower. |
| Stamp Currency | : | P |
| Stamp Type | : | COMMEMORATIVE |
| Stamp Language | : | English |
| Stamp Overall Size | : | 3.91 x 2.9 |
| Postal Stamp Print Size | : | 3.56 x 2.5 cms. |
| Number of Stamps Per Sheet | : | 35 |
| Stamp Perforations | : | 13 x 13 |
| Postal Stamp Shape | : | Diagonal |
| Postage Stamp Paper | : | Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paper |
| Indian Stamp Process | : | Photogravure |
| Number of stamps printed | : | 30,00,000 |
| Stamp Printed At | : | India Security Press |
| Indian Stamp's Color | : | Red and Golden Yellow. |
| Stamp Issue Date | : | 30/06/1972 |
| Postage Stamp Dinomination | : | 0.20 |
| Postal Stamp Serial Number | : | 0657 |
| Postal Stamp Name | : | SIGNAL BOX PANEL |
| Stamp Information | : | The International Union of Railways, otherwise known as UIC was founded in 1922. Its objective is to standardize and improve on the railways with special regard to International traffic. The UIC is also responsible for ensuring co-ordination and unity of action amongst the International Railway Organisation. 2. The principal European Railway Administrations, as also a certain number of administartions outside Europe are members of the UIC. 3. Since 1950, the UIC has set-up 4 new ofices, namely, (a) The office for Research and Experiments (ORE) for the pooling of means on technical research; (b) Information and Publicity Centre of the European Railways (CIPCE) for pubicity and public relations regarding the railway activities; (c) International Railway Documentation Bureau (B.D.C.) which facilitates exchange between the railways, and which publishes jointly with the :International Railways Documentation" in four languages. (d) The Railway Films Bureau (B.F.C) which enables information to be exchanged in that field. 4. The UIC brings out certain publications on matters of railway interest. The publications comprises: (i) A monthly magazine entitled "Railway International" brought out by the 'Joint Executive Commitee for Information' of the International Railway Congress Association (IRCA) and the UIC. (ii) A document entitled "Quarterly Railway Statistics," showing comparative results of the principal data in relation to the preceding year; (iii) "International Railway Statistics" showing yearly statistics of route and track miles, rolling stock, traffic, receipts, expenditure, finance, staff and accodents. 5. The Indian Railways are associated with the International Union of Railways since 1957. The Union recently celebrated its golden jubilee. These celebrations have a special significance for India because on this ocasion te UIC held a Colloqulum on 'sharing of Railway Knowledge' which was presided over by the Chairman of the Indian Railway Board, and was attended by a number of representatives from railways of both developed and developing countries all over the world. 6.The Indian Railways constitute Asia's ;argest and the World's fourth largest railway system. They are also the world's second biggest state-owned railway system with route length over 60,000 km. Of all the members of the UIC, the Indian railways have the biggest route kilometrage. The Indian Posts and Telegraohs department fell privilaged in bringing out a commemorative tsamp to mark the Golden Jubilee of the International Union of Railways. 7. The stamp design is based on art work by the well known French artist George mathieu. Famous as the promoter of Lyrical Abstraction of art free from all classical restrictions and customs, Mathieu has held exibitions of his work in many countries. he is also the inovator of tachism and has specialised in tapestry and porceline designs. |
| Philatelic Stamp Description | : | DESCRIPTION OF DESIGN The design depicts a tract layout of a Railway yard wired for electric traction with its control offices and other allied operation facilities. |
| Stamp Currency | : | P |
| Stamp Type | : | COMMEMORATIVE |
| Stamp Language | : | English |
| Stamp Overall Size | : | 3.91 x 2.9 |
| Postal Stamp Print Size | : | 3.56 x 2.5 cms. |
| Number of Stamps Per Sheet | : | 35 |
| Stamp Perforations | : | 13 x 13 |
| Postal Stamp Shape | : | Diagonal |
| Postage Stamp Paper | : | Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paper |
| Indian Stamp Process | : | Photogravure |
| Number of stamps printed | : | 30,00,000 |
| Stamp Printed At | : | India Security Press |
| Indian Stamp's Color | : | Gravure process Yellow, red, Blue & Black |
Vikram Ambalal Sarabha
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| Born | 12 August 1919 Ahmedabad, India |
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| Died | 30 December 1971 (aged 52) Halcyon Castle, Kovalam inThiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| Residence | India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Fields | Physics |
| Institutions | Indian Space Research Organisation Physical Research Laboratory |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge |
| Doctoral advisor | Sir C. V. Raman |
| Known for | Indian space program Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad |
| Notable awards | Padma Bhushan (1966) Padma Vibhushan (posthumously) (1972) |
| Spouse | Mrinalini Sarabhai |
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