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India Post invites entries to design stamp on ‘Vibrant India’ theme
Mumbai, November 12:
The Department of Posts has decided to invite entries from citizens to
design a postal stamp on the theme ‘Vibrant India’ to be launched on
Republic Day in New Delhi.
“As per the directions of the Prime Minister, it has been decided to
organise a ‘Republic Day 2016 – Stamp Design Competition’ at the
national level. The entries with regard to the above competition will be
received and judged by the Department of Posts headquarters at Delhi,” a
statement issued by the office of the Chief Postmaster General of
Maharashtra and Goa circle said.
“The theme of the said contest is, ‘Vibrant India’ and the contest will
be open to all citizens of India up to November 30. The rules to
participate have been posted on India Posts’ website,” it said.
Cash prizes
There will be cash prize of ₹10,000, ₹6,000 and ₹4,000 for the top three
winning entries that would be unveiled on Republic Day (January 26).
While stipulating the rules for taking part in the contest, the
department has said that the entries should be in original design and it
could be in ink, water colour, oil colour or any other medium.
But computer printed entries or printouts will not be entertained.
However, participants would be free to use drawing paper, art paper or
any other type of white paper of A4 size, it added.
It has also stipulated that the design of the entry should be on A4 size
paper and visually appealing and it should be reached at ADG
(Philately), Dak Bhawan, Parliament Street, New Delhi before November
30.