PUNPEX-2016 : State Level Philatelic Exhibition

Punpex 2016, 3rd Punjab State Level Philatelic Exhibition was inaugurated by the Adviser to the Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, Mr. Vijay Dev at DAV College, Sector 10, Chandigarh on 6th February 2016. Other dignitaries present at the inaugural function were Shri R. S. Dhaliwal, President, Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Shri B. C. Josan, Principal D. A. V. College, Chandigarh, Ms. Achla Bhatnagar, Chief Postmaster General, Punjab Postal Circle, Chandigarh, Ms. Manishal Bansal Badal, Director Postal Services (HQ), Ms. Meenakshi Yadav, Director Postal Services, Chandigarh Region and Ms. Radhika Dhir, SSPO, Chandigarh.

On the inaugural day three special cover and one carried cover was released.

A) A Special Cover on DAV College, Chandigarh was released at Punpex-2016, Chandigarh.

DAV College situated in Sector 10, Chandigarh was founded in 1958. It is affiliated with Punjab University. DAV College is managed by the Dayanand Anglo-Vedic College Trust and Management Society, founded by Mahatma Hans Raj, and inspired by the visionary Swami Dayanand Saraswati, the doyen of the Arya Samaj who believed that, "True education consists in promoting knowledge, civilized manners, virtuous character, self-control and other moral qualities and in dispelling ignorance". The DAV movement, which started in 1886, aims to develop a scientific approach among the students, coupled with an understanding of their roots in the ancient Vedic Culture.

B) Special Cover on Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Jhanjeri – 6th February 2016.

Chandigarh Group of Colleges (CGC) Jhanjeri is the one of the best colleges in the North India, providing the best quality of education and various courses. Faculty of Engineering is offering B. Tech (Computer Science Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering) and M. Tech (courses in CSE, ECE). Faculty of Management has the courses for Bachelors’ and Masters’ degrees of BBA and MBA in Management. CGC also offers other courses like BCA (Bachelors in Computer Applications), B.Com (Professional), B. Sc (Agriculture) and B.Sc (Fashion Technology).

C) Special Cover on Punpex-2016 – 6th February 2016.

Third Special Cover was released bearing Logo of Punpex-2016 exhibition. Common special cancellation was provided on all three special covers.