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, 2015. All rules to participate has been
posted on India Posts' website," it said.
There will be cash prize
of Rs 10,000, Rs 6,000 and Rs 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.
Source:-The Economic Times
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