BENGALURU: In line with the directive issued by the Centre, the Karnataka Postal Circle is set to embark on a major mission to supply Philately Souvenirs released during the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya to all Gram Panchayats (GPs) in the three states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
A total of 19,381 GPs will be covered by the Circle during this campaign set to start by Thursday (Feb 8) or Friday (Feb 9).
Assistant Director, Philately, Karnataka Postal Circle, Shantala Bhatt told TNIE, “These are six commemorative stamps released by Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi on January 18 to mark the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Mandir. It is a miniature sheet with special features like gold foiling and sandalwood fragrance. The stamps have been printed with water and sand from Shri Ram Janma Bhoomi and hold a special significance. It is a gift from the Centre to every part of the country.”
The stamps which have been clustered together on a sheet have already arrived from Delhi.
“They are presently being placed inside the frames by a local manufacturer. A letter bearing a message from the PM about the grand event will also be incorporated along with it before it is distributed,” she said.
The stamps are on the Ram temple, Lord Ganesh, Lord Hanuman, Jatayu, Kevatraj and Ma Shabri.
The Circle will cover a total of 19,381 GPs in South India --- 5932 in Karnataka, 12,516 in Tamil Nadu. and 966 in Kerala, Bhatt specified.
Chief Postmaster General of the Circle, S Rajendra Prasad said, “Ten out of 25 Postal Circles across the country, including Karntaka have been selected to distribute the souvenir. It will be dispatched to 2.55 lakh GPs across the country.
The panchayats have been asked to display them for the benefit of public.
