Postage stamp, which began as a piece of paper
in token of receipt of postge, has assumed additional dimensions. It is a mode
of commemorating, celebrating and promoting national heritage and events.
Philatelic stamps are designed and printed
with greater aesthetic inputs and are manufactured in limited quantities and
generate an interest among philatelists and collectors. These stamps were
traditionally made available through Philatelic Bureaus. With a view to ensure
the availability of philatelic stamps to interested persons in a hassle free
manner, Department has introduced online sale of philatelic stamps.
To purchase philatelic stamps online, please
click:
A "pilot" initiative of Department
of Posts and Snapdeal has been launched in Varanasi. It envisages a joint
collaboration by providing for a platform for small businesses/weavers to
enable them to sell their products online.
Under this pilot scheme, the weavers/domestic
manufacturers of Varanasi silk products will be able to showcase their products
through the Snapdeal portal with the help of Department of Posts and they would
be helped in the end to end transaction of their products i.e. from
registration to receipt of the money from the customer. The customers would
also benefit by reaching out to the weavers directly.
This initiative envisages developing scalability
and sustainability for inclusion and mainstreaming artisans and small
businesses to the e commerce market through the post offices.
To visit shopping portal please click on the
link below:
