Hyderabad: “Philately” is the study of stamps and postal history and other related items. It also refers to the collection, appreciation and research activities on stamps and other philatelic products.
Reinforcing the efforts aimed towards increasing the reach of Philately, the Department of Posts has introduced a philately scholarship scheme Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana (Scholarship for Promotion of Aptitude & Research in Stamps as a Hobby) for generating interest regarding Philately amongst students.
Students of class VI to IX from a recognized School within India having good academic record and pursuing philately as a hobby are eligible for Scholarship. At the time of selection for award of scholarship, the candidate should have scored atleast 60% marks or equivalent grade/grade point in the recent final examination. There will be 5% relaxation for SC/ST.
A Level-1 Screen Test (Philately Written Quiz) for 1 hr will be conducted on Current Affairs, History, Geography, Science, Sports, Culture, Local Philately & National Philately for the eligible candidates and @ 40 candidates per class will be allowed to submit the Philately Project Work (Level-2).
SPARSH Scholarships will be awarded solely on the basis of the marks secured in Philately Project. Students who are eligible from Level 1 should submit their Project work in 4 to 5 pages and using not more than 16 stamps (original/image).
The amount of Scholarship per awardee is Rs.6,000 and will be paid @ Rs.1500/- on quarterly basis @ 10 students in each class for 1 year.
The student should be a member of School Philately Club. In case the School Philately Club hasn’t been established, a student having his own Philately Deposit Account may also be considered. To open a new Philately Deposit Account, visit the nearby Head Post Office/Hyderabad GPO.
Interested candidates may submit their application forms at the nearest O/o Sr/Supdt. of Post Office(s) by Augus 23. Details are available a www.indiapost.gov.in cv & http://telanganapostalcircle.in. Applications can be downloaded from “http://telanganapostalcircle.in”. Sample of Project is also made available in the same website, said Assistant Director (Technology & Philately), for Chief PMG, Telangana Circle, Dak Sadan, Hyderabad (NSS)
