Army Postal Service presents special stamp to Prahar

Nagpur: On the occasion of National Postal Week, the Army Postal Service presented a ‘My Special Stamp’ to Prahar Samaj Jagruti Sanstha (PSJS) in recognition of great work of the organization.

The programme began with the address of Col Vinod Kumar, wing commander of APS, Kamptee. In his opening address Col Vinod explained the importance of the stamp.

Journalist Kartik Lokhande was the chief guest of the event which was attended by president of PSJS Shama Deshpande, Flt Lt Shiwalee Deshpande (retd), Chandrakant Deo, Lt Col Anirudha Deshpande (retd) and the students of Prahar Defence Academy. Prahar sanstha has worked towards instilling soldierly qualities in the youths for 27 years. It has also produced over 300 officers for the defence forces.

The students also witnessed a mega display of postal items, scented stamps, commemorative stamps on Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, Dr BR Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi and saw a brief video demonstrating the importance of postal services and how it has brought the world and its people closer.

Lokhande said that the special stamp presentation is a milestone for Prahar. He also reiterated the benefits of postal service which is relevant even in today’s modern world. He laid stress on letter writing as it strengthens the rich Indian culture among young generation.

Prahar showed gratitude to Col Vinod Kumar in being instrumental in the historic event of Prahar and expressed sincere gratitude to all dignitaries and individual for being part of this memorable event. Shiwalee Deshpande highlighted the activities of Prahar and presented a memento to Kumar.