Notification for “Republic Day 2016- Stamp Design Competition"

Notification for “Republic Day 2016- Stamp Design Competition”

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Department of Posts is holding a Stamp Design Competition. The theme of the competition is “Vibrant India”.

Terms and Conditions to participate in “ Republic Day 2016- Stamp Design Competition”

1. Entries are invited for ‘Republic Day 2016- Stamp Design Competition’.The theme of the competition is “Vibrant India”. The participants are to make an original design on this subject (should not be copy of picture painted by someone else).

2. Any citizen of India can participate in this contest. The design could be in ink, water, colour, oil colour or any other medium (Computer printed/ printout will not be allowed). The design submitted should be such that can be depicted on the stamps in a visually appealing manner so as to be of interest to philatelic collectors.

3. Participants are free to use drawing paper, art paper or any other type of white paper of A4 size.

4. The following particulars should be written legibly on the reverse of the design:

5. An undertaking stating that ‘The artwork submitted is original and no copyright issues are involved’ should be sent along with the entry. In case of any legal dispute related to copyright issue, Department of Posts will not be liable for the same.

6. The design should be sent through “Speed Post” only, in 4 size envelope. The participants should mention “Republic Day 2016- StampDesign Contest” on the envelope in which the drawing is sent.

7. Selected designs will be considered for use on stamps and other philatelic material. The prize money will be as follows:-

1. First prize Rs. 10,000
2. Second prize Rs. 6,000
3. Third prize Rs. 4,000

8. The entries should reach on following address by 30.11.2015. The entries received after last date of receipt will not be entertained.

To,

ADG (Philately)

Room No. 108(B), Dak Bhawan

Parliament Street, New Delhi-110001

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Department of Posts invites to design stamp on 'Vibrant India'

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 organize 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.

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