This page contains only details of the stamps released on or after 30th July, 2022, by Department of Posts, GoI.
Right to Free Legal Aid
Date of Issue: 30.07.2022
Denomination: 500p
Number of stamps printed: 201600
Description: Legal Aid emanates from two corners of the Golden Triangle of our Constitution i.e., Article 14 and Article 21 a guarantee of equality before law and right to life and liberty respectively.
Journey of the National Flag
Date of Issue: 02.08.2022
Denomination: 7500p
Number of stamps printed: 200000
Description: The evolution of the Indian Flag represents the freedom struggle of India. In modern times, the Government envisages to transform the relationship between the National Flag and citizens to be personal rather than formal and institutional. Har Ghar Tiranga campaign has been initiated by the Government to propagate this idea and to inspire the citizens to hoist the national flag at home.
Ondiveeran
Date of Issue: 20.08.2022
Denomination: 500p
Number of stamps printed: 203700
Description: Ondiveeran hails from the integrated district of Thirunelveli, heading Pothigai hills ruled by little Kingdom namely Sirulimuthu Pattavarayan and Thiruneelakanda Pagadai. He was the first heroic rebel and commander-in-chief of the India freedom struggle against the British East India Company.
2nd International Tiger Forum
Date of Issue: 01.09.2022
Denomination: 500p
Number of stamps printed: 203700
Description: The 2nd International Tiger Forum is an important international event in creating awareness in stakeholders and India’s achievement of doubling of tiger numbers. The Commemorative Postage Stamp also pays tribute to ‘Collarwali’ the famous tigress of Pench Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, which passed away in January, 2022. This Super MOM, tigress had given birth to 29 tiger cubs in her life time and an astonishing 25 cubs had survived into adulthood.
Sawai Gandharva
Date of Issue: 11.10.2022
Denomination: 500p
Number of stamps printed: 212350
Description: Pandit Sawai Gandharva was a popular Hindustani Classical vocalist from Karnataka. He was a master in the genre of Kirana Gharana style. He was the first and foremost disciple of Ustad Abdul Karim Khan and guru of Bharat Ratna laureate Bhimsen Joshi. Pt. Gandharva is most well known for popularizing the stylings of the Kirana Gharana through his accomplished disciples, including Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, Dr. Gangubai Hangal, Firoz Dastur, and Basavaraj Rajguru.
Golden Jubilee of Pincode
Date of Issue: 12.10.2022
Denomination: 500p
Number of stamps printed: 201600
Description: Postal Index Number (PIN), or PIN code, refers to a six-digit code in the Indian postal code system used by India Post. The first digit of a PIN indicates the zone, the second indicates the sub-zone, and the third, combined with the first two, indicates the sorting district within that zone. The final three digits are assigned to individual post offices within the sorting district. The PIN system was introduced on 15 August 1972 by Shriram Bhikaji Velankar, an additional secretary in the Union Ministry of Communications. On 15th August, 2022 PIN has been celebrating its 50th Anniversary.
90th General Assembly of INTERPOL
Date of Issue: 18.10.2022
Denomination: 500p
Number of stamps printed: 305100
Description: The 90th General Assembly of INTERPOL was a virtual event held in October 2021. Delegates from INTERPOL’s 194 member countries gathered to discuss global policing issues and adopt resolutions on topics such as cybersecurity, transnational organized crime, and public safety. The General Assembly also elected a new President and other officials to lead the organization. The theme of the 90th General Assembly was “Collaboration for a safer world.”
150th Birth Anniversary of Vijay Vallabh Surishwer
Date of Issue: 26.10.2022
Denomination: 500p
Number of stamps printed: 451600
Description: Acharya Vijay Vallabhsuri, also known as Vijay Vallabh Surishwer, was a Jain monk and disciple of Vijayanandsuri. He founded various educational institutions, including Shree Parshwanath Jain Vidyalaya in 1927, Mahavir Jain Vidyalaya in Mumbai, Vadodara, and Pune, Parshwanath Umed Mahavidyalaya in Falna, Atmanand Jain College in Ambala and Malerkotla, and Atmanand Jain High School in various cities. His statue, measuring 151 inches, was installed at Vijay Vallabh Sadhana Kendra in Pali, Rajasthan and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 151st birth anniversary in November 2020.
75 Years of Assam Medical College
Date of Issue: 03.11.2022
Denomination: 500p
Number of stamps printed: N/A
Description: Assam Medical College was established in Dibrugarh in 1947, it started as Berry White School of Medicine in 1900 by Dr John Berry White. The first batch of MBBS in the year 1947 had 57 students. The college has grown and now boasts of an annual intake of 200 MBBS seats and 217 Post graduate seats. It has 28 full-fledged departments, including 8 super speciality departments. The college has a strong research foundation, it was the pioneer in establishing the model rural health research unit (MRHRU) and multidisciplinary research unit (MRU). It is the nodal center for many national health programs and referral center for many districts in the region.
175 Years of IIT Roorkee
Date of Issue: 25.11.2022
Denomination: 500p
Number of stamps printed: 303200
Description: IT Roorkee is a public technical and research university located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India. It was established in 1847 and is one of the oldest institutes of technology in the country. IIT Roorkee offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in a range of engineering and scientific disciplines. The institute is known for its high-quality education and research, and is consistently ranked among the top engineering colleges in India. It has a strong alumni network and its graduates have gone on to successful careers in industry and academia. IIT Roorkee also has a campus in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma
Date of Issue: 12.12.2022
Denomination: 500p
Number of stamps printed: 304000
Description: Pa Togan Sangma, also known as Togan Sangma or Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma, was a freedom fighter and leader of the Garo tribe in the Northeast region of India. He fought against the British occupation of Garo Hills in 1872, using plantain stem shields in an attempt to stop bullets. Pa Togan Nengminja died in the ensuing battle against the British soldiers, who were equipped with guns. He is remembered as a hero in the Garo community for his bravery and sacrifice.
150th Birth Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo
Date of Issue: 13.12.2022
Denomination: 15000p
Number of stamps/MS printed: N/A
Description: Sri Aurobindo was an Indian philosopher, yogi, and nationalist leader. He is known for his philosophy of Integral Yoga, which combines spiritual practice with social action. Sri Aurobindo was also a political activist, working for India’s independence from British rule. After India gained independence, he retired from politics and focused on spiritual teachings, establishing an ashram in Pondicherry, India. Sri Aurobindo’s writings and teachings continue to be widely studied and respected around the world. He passed away in 1950 at the age of 79.
Sardar School Jodhpur
Date of Issue: 13.12.2022
Denomination: 500p
Number of stamps printed: N/A
Description: Sardar School Jodhpur is a 124-year-old institution known for its commitment to providing high-quality education, with a focus on cognitive and skill development. It boasts of a proud history, with a galaxy of alumni who have achieved success in various professional arenas. The school has been nourished and strengthened by its visionary founders, dedicated teachers, committed students and the Shri Oswal Singh Sabha. The school is considered as one of the best schools in the region.
Visaman Bapu
Date of Issue: 31.12.2022
Denomination: 500p
Number of stamps printed: N/A
Description: Shree Visaman Bapu was an incarnation of Ramdev Pir, a saint who was famous for his devotion and brilliance from a young age. He was born in the Kathi clan of Paliyad village and established Yatradham, a magnificent temple 15 kilometers away from Botad. He overcame the plight of many kings, ranks and aristocrats through his unique devotion and devotion. He passed away at the age of 60 and handed over the throne of Paliyad Thackeray to his nephew. His teachings are still followed today and his legacy is continued by men like Purna Thakar and Param Pujay Shree Shree 1008 Mahamandleshwar Mahantshri Nirmalaba.
