Scindia unveils a Commemorative Postage Stamp marking the 150th anniversary of Bombay Gymkhana
New Delhi 13 December :- The Department of Posts has issued a commemorative postage stamp to mark the 150th anniversary of the Bombay Gymkhana, celebrating its illustrious legacy of sporting excellence and its enduring cultural contribution to the nation.
The commemorative stamp was formally released at the Bombay Gymkhana in Mumbai by the Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, in the august presence of Milind Deora, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha),Sanjiv Saran Mehra, President, Bombay Gymkhana, Suchita Joshi, Postmaster General, Navi Mumbai Region, along with other distinguished guests and members of the Bombay Gymkhana.
The commemorative stamp beautifully depicts the iconic campus and grounds of Bombay Gymkhana, symbolising its enduring heritage and its contribution to India’s sporting landscape.Through this special issue, the Department of Posts honours the institution’s 150-year journey and reinforces its commitment to preserving and showcasing India’s rich sporting milestones through philately.The commemorative stamp will be available for the public through Philatelic Bureaux and available online through www.epostoffice.gov.
