AMRITPEX 2023 National Philatelic Exhibition organized by Department of Posts

AMRITPEX 2023: it is the National Philatelic Exhibition is being organized under the under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations. AMRITPEX 2023 is also important for UPSC Prelims 2023 and UPSC Mains Exam (GS Paper 2- Various Government Schemes and Initiatives for development of different sectors in the Country.)

AMRITPEX 2023 in News

AMRITPEX 2023 was organized by the department of posts in Hall no.5, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. AMRITPEX 2023 exhibition was curated on a floor area of 1 lakh square feet, with more than 20,000 Exhibits from 500 Philatelists in both competitive and invitee class. A special section was dedicated to five themes of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in which more than 200 philatelic frames were displayed.

AMRITPEX 2023

AMRITPEX 2023 is the National Philatelic Exhibition organized by the department of posts from 11th to 15th February 2023 under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations.

• Organizers: AMRITPEX 2023 was organized by department of posts in consultation with the Ministry of Culture and Philatelic Congress of India.
• Mandate: AMRITPEX this year was designed and crafted as a visual and interactive treat for children and youth.
• Significance: The AMRITPEX 2023 exhibition brought to the front the rich culture, heritage, history, nature, wildlife and achievements of India through stamps, letter writing and virtual displays.
  • The exhibition was also an opportunity for the winners to participate in various International Philatelic Exhibitions and showcase their collections.

AMRITPEX 2023 Participation

The five-day exhibition saw participation of more than 25,000 children, Stamp lovers, and tourists.

• Children from more than 125 schools of Delhi NCR visited the exhibition and participated in activities like Letter Writing, Art & Painting, Calligraphy, Mandala art, stamp design etc.
• All the activities of AMRITPEX 2023 were made digitally available to netizens through various social media platforms.
• More than 6.5 Million netizens were informed and engaged digitally with AMRITPEX 2023 and more than 1 lakh netizens were actively engaged.

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AMRITPEX 2023 Events

• Divyang Enabled: AMRITPEX 2023 was Divyang enabled exhibition with a sensorial zone for visually impaired visitors.
  • A special letter writing competition was organized in braille.
  • A sign language expert was placed on stage to make all stage happening accessible for the hearing impaired.
• Cultural Programs: A number of cultural programs were the main crowd pullers including-
  • Dak Ghar Play by National School of Drama,
  • Dance performance by Bal Bhawan,
  • Kavi Sammelan by Jashan e Adab,
  • Sitar performance by Utsad Shujaat Khan, and
  • Ballimaran project by Piyush Mishra
  • A puppet show and youth parliament
• An international round table and panel discussion on “Postal Services: A tool for global socio-economic development and connect” was conducted.
  • Postal network has an important role in financial inclusion and logistics and supply chain management.
  • Postal services across the countries should partner with each other in areas of capacity building, digitization of postal networks, and philately to effectively play their role in national development.
  • The recommendations of this workshop will be shared with G20 group and UPU for further deliberations and implementation.

Key Facts about Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM)

• About: Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements.
  • Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav is an embodiment of all that is progressive about India’s socio-cultural, political, and economic identity.
• Celebrating People of India: Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is dedicated to the people of India who have been instrumental in bringing India thus far in its evolutionary journey.
  • People of India also hold within them the power and potential to enable the Prime Minister’s vision of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
• Beginning of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: The official journey of “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” commenced on 12th March 2021 which starts a 75-week countdown to our 75th anniversary of Independence.
• Categorize: Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is envisioned to be celebrated in five categories –
  • Freedom Struggle,
  • Idea @75,
  • Achievements @75,
  • Action @75 and
  • Resolve @75

AMRITPEX 2023 FAQs

1. What is AMRITPEX 2023?

Ans. AMRITPEX 2023 is the National Philatelic Exhibition is being organized under the under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations.

2. Which department organized the AMRITPEX 2023?

Ans. AMRITPEX 2023 was organized by department of posts in consultation with the Ministry of Culture and Philatelic Congress of India.

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