Philately Scholarship Scheme “Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana” (Scholarship for Promotion of Aptitude and Research in Stamps as a Hobby

Philately Scholarship Scheme “Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana” (Scholarship for Promotion of Aptitude and Research in Stamps as a Hobby) was launched by Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble MoS (I/C) for Communications on 03.11.2017.   Department of Posts has introduced this Yojana for promoting the traditional hobby of collecting Stamps, Miniatures, Special Covers and other Philatelic material amongst the children for not only educating the child but also helping in the development of the personality of the child.

A function was organised on 20.03.2018 at Mumbai for disbursement of Scholarship under ‘Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana’ by Department of Posts to felicitate the selected students for this scholarship.  Shri H.C.Agrawal, Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle distributed the scholarship and certificates to 40 selected students  from Maharashtra Circle, i.e. 10 students each from standard VI, VII, VIII & IX. Philately Scholarship under “Deen Dayal SPARSH  Yojana”  is Rs.6000/- per annum for promotion of aptitude & research in stamps as a hobby.  Total 579 students participated in the Philately Quiz in Maharashtra Circle, from which 111 students were selected for submission of philately project. After evaluation of these 111 philately projects, 40 students were selected for the SPARSH scholarship.

Also, Shri H.C.Agrawal, Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle released a Special Cover on 20.03.2018 on “Stephen Hawking” and presented the first album to Dr. Sandip Trivedi, Director Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, who was the Chief Guest for the function.  Shri Mervin Alexander, Joint Secretary, BARC  was also present for the function.
Stephen Hawking was one of the most brilliant physicists in the history. He was suffering from motor neuron disease for more than 50 years but his work on the origin of universe from black holes to Big bang theory made him strong to fight against the disease.  His persistence, brilliance has inspired people across the world.   Department of Posts is paying tribute to this great personality by releasing a special cover.

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