Under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav 2.0, Department of Post is issuing 75 special covers on tribal products across the country. Postmaster General of Varanasi Region Mr. Krishna Kumar Yadav released special cover and cancellation on tribal product ‘Kattha’ (Catechu) in a program organized at Head Post Office, Varanasi. This special cover was defaced by putting a postage stamp issued on the “International Shri Anna Year”. Padma shri Mr. Chandrashekhar and Senior Superintendent of Post Offices Rajan Rao also graced the function.
Releasing the special cover, Postmaster General Mr. Krishna Kumar Yadav said that the tribals in different areas, are not only preserving the heritage through their handicrafts and organic and natural products, but also playing a leading role in the growth of the agricultural economy. Kattha (Catechu) is the product of Kharwar tribe. This tribe was the first to start collecting its extracts as their business. Red Kattha is used in paan (betel) whereas white kattha is used in medicinal form. Because of its psychosomatic and therapeutic properties, kattha has been used in India since ancient times, said Mr. Yadav.
Postmaster General Mr. Krishna Kumar Yadav said that stamps and special covers connect the history with the present. Special covers issued on ODOP, GI and tribal products are increasing their publicity by branding them in the country and the world wide. It also promotes the concept of ‘Vocal for Local’ and ‘Atm Nirbhar Bharat’ under inclusive development. By adopting Philately as a hobby, the youth will also be able to enhance their knowledge by getting all the information through stamps and special covers.
Padma shri Mr. Chandrashekhar Singh, a well known Progressive farmer as a special guest, said that the Department of Posts, through its vast and reliable network, is reaching out to every section of the society and connecting them with government welfare schemes. Issuing stamps and special covers on products, heritage, personalities and various aspects related to agriculture to tribal society, giving them a new identity.
On this occasion, Senior Superintendent of Post Offices Rajan, Superintendent of Post Offices Vinay Kumar, Senior Postmaster SP Rai, Assistant Superintendent Ajay Kumar, Dilip Singh Yadav, IPPB Manager Sublesh Singh, Inspector of Post Offices Sarvesh Singh, Shrikant Pal, Shriprakash Gupta, Deepmani, Jagdish Sadeja, Sushant Singh along with Postal Officials and philatelists etc. were present.
