Issued by India

Issued on Dec 8, 1996

Issued for : The Department of Post is privileged to release a commemorative postal stamp to mark this occasion.

Credits :
Stamp Design : Vikram Mehra, Lalit Kala Academy
FDC : SAARC Secretariate
Cancellation : Alka Sharma

Type : Stamp, Postal Used

Colour : Multicolour

Denomination : 1100 Paise

Overall size : 3.50 x 3.50 Cms.

Printing size : 3.15 x 3.15 Cms.

Perforation : 13 x 13

Paper : Imported un w/m Adhesive Gravure Coated Stamp Paper in Sheets 50.8 x 53.5 cms.

Stamps Printed : 0.7 million

Number per issue sheet : 36

Printing Process : Photogravure

Printer : India Security Press, Nasik

About : 

• The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) comprises of seven countries of the region namely, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. On 8^th December, 1996, SAARC completes ten years of its existence.
• The primary objectives of SAARC are to promote the welfare of the people of South Asia, to accelerate economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region. In pursuit of its primary objectives, SAARC launched the Integrated Programme of Action through the mechanism of eleven Technical Committees dealing with various fields that are central to the SAARC process of cooperation – Agriculture, Communications, Education, Culture and Sports, Environment and Meteorology, Health, Population Activities and Child Welfare, Prevention of Drug Trafficking and Drug Abuse, Rural Development, Science and Technology, Tourism, Transport, and Women in Development.
• SAARC has taken major initiatives for poverty eradication in South Asia, preferably by the year 2002 through an agenda of action which include strategies for social mobilisation, policies of decentralised agricultural development and small-scale labour intensive industrialisation, and human development. Initiatives have also been taken in specific areas of common concern, notably dealing with children, women in development, disabled persons, youth and environment. The decade 1991-2000 A.D. has been designated as the “SAARC Decade of the Girl Child”, and the current year, 1996, has further been designated as the “SAARC Year of Literacy“.
• Four Regional Conventions/Agreements notably on food security, narcotics drugs control, and preferential trading arrangements have been agreed upon between the countries of South Asia under the SAARC umbrella. Initiations have been taken towards removing of tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade amongst countries of South Asia. SAARC has agreed that member States should strive for the realisation of the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) preferably by the year 2000 but before 2005 A.D. The SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which is recognised as a Regional Apex Body of SAARC also plays a major role in the promotion of economic and trade exchanges between South Asian Countries.
• In the last decade, SAARC has, thus, grown from its modest beginnings into a vibrant regional organisation dedicated to its primary objective – to serve the people.
• Text Source : Ministry of External Affairs.

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Issued by India

Issued on Jan 12, 1995

Issued for : The release of a postage stamp to commemorate SAARC Youth Year – 1994 is one of the programmes adopted by the countries of the region for the promotion of mutual understanding and friendship among the youth. The Department of Posts is privileged to bring out a commemorative postage stamp on this occasion.

Design : The design of the stamp symbolises the hopes and aspirations of the youth for a better future and the growth and development of the SAARC region. The First Day Cover depicts the rhythmic vibrant movement of two youth, a male and a female, symbolising the potential of youth energy.

Design Credits :
Stamp design & FDC : Department of Youth Affairs & Sports
Cancellation : Alka Sharma

Type : Stamp, Postal Used

Colour : Multi Colour

Denomination : 200 Paise

Overall size : 2.90 x 2.90 cms.

Printing size : 2.54 x 2.54 cms.

Perforation : 13 x 13

Paper : Indigenous Un W/M Adhesive Gravure Coated Stamp paper in Sheets 50.8 x 53.5 cms.

Number of stamps Printed : 1 Million

Number per issue sheet : 42

Printing Process : Photogravure

Printer : India Security Press

About : 

• The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation comprises of seven countries of this region namely, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Due to its unique geopolitical and historical circumstances, the millions of young people of this region share a common heritage and together face the challenge of the future, not only to improve the living conditions but also to promote close cooperation and development among the SAARC countries.
• The Governments of these countries have recognised the potential and capabilities of the youth in nation building, and provided for them opportunities to participate in the decision making process and in the many fields of socio-economic development. Despite various limitations, the youth have contributed significantly in the fields of poverty alleviation, literacy, employment generation, prevention of disease, drug abuse and environmental preservation. Even as there is a growing realisation of the need to work together and promote cooperation and development in the region, separate Departments have been created by the Governments to formulate policies and programmes and give exclusive attention to the problems of the youth.
• Text Source: Department of Youth Affairs & Sports.

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Issued by Nepal

Issued on Dec 28, 1991

Issued for : To commemorate the observance of 1991 as the SAARC year for shelter in recognition of the imperative need for providing better habitat to the peoples of South Asia, this postage stamp depicts the picture of houses and logo of the SAARC.

Issued by :
His Majesty’s Government
Postal Services Department
Nepal Philatelic Bureau
Kathmandu

Designer : Mr. Mohan Rana

Type : Stamp, Postal Used

Denomination : Rs. 9

Colour : 5 colours

Size : 25 mm x 35 mm

Format : Vertical

Paper : Special Stamp-paper

Quantity : 2,000,000 (Two million)

Sheet : 50

Process : Offset

Printer : Austrian Government Printing Office, Vienna, Austria

About : 

• The Fifth summit of the Heads of state or Government of the SAARC countries held in Male, Maldives decided to declare 1991 as the SAARC year for shelter.

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Issued by India

Issued on Dec 7, 1991

Issued for : Against this background, a special postage stamp is being brought out to commemorate the SAARC Year of Shelter and to focus attention on the efforts of the Government to provide housing to different income groups.

Description of Designs : The stamp and the first day cover have been designed by Shri Narendra Srivastav and the cancellation by Ms. Nenu Gupta.

Type : Stamp, Postal Used

Colour : Two Colour

Denomination : 400 Paise

Overall size : 3.91 x 2.90 cms.

Printing size : 3.55 x 2.54 cms.

Perforation : 13 x 13

Paper : Indigenous Un W/M Gravure Coated Gummed Stamp Paper

Number Printed : 10,00,000

Number per issue sheet : 35

Printing Process : Photogravure

Printed : India Security Press

About : 

• The SAARC Heads of States, in the fifth SAARC Summit held at Male in December, 1990 declared 1991 as “SAARC Year of Shelter” to focus attention on and to arrive at appropriate policies, programmes and projects, which would help to attain the goal of shelter for all by the year 2000. The Male Declaration had recognised the imperative need for providing a better habitat to the people of South Asia through optimum utilisation of indigenous technology know-how and materials.
• The provision of appropriate and affordable shelter is a common problem being faced by member countries of SAARC. The SAARC countries have taken major initiatives in taking up programmes for solving the housing problem in urban and rural areas. India has taken up a number of successful projects for cost effective and yer aesthetic housing through qualitative planning and design inputs and use of transfer mechanism for appropriate building materials and technologies through Building Centres. The Government of India is determined to implement vigorously the Draft National Housing Policy of 1988 and is taking a series of legal and other initiatives to create a congenial environment for housing activity. The Government of India is assisting the State Governments in various ways to augment the housing stock for the poor, the significant schemes being night shelter for the homeless, liberation of scavengers and low cost sanitation in urban areas, Nehru Rozgar Yojana for the urban poor, Indira Awas Yojana for the rural landless and basic amenities for slum dwellers. Increased flow of housing finance is arranged through the National Housing Bank, HUDCO and a network of housing finance institutions. The Government has also announced a scheme for mobilising black money through the National Housing Bank for schemes of slum improvement and low income housing.
• Text : Courtesy Ministry of Urban Development.

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Issued by Nepal

Issued on Dec 24, 1990

Issued by :
His Majesty’s Government
Postal Services Department
Nepal Philatelic Bureau
Kathmandu

Design : Present postage stamp which has been brought out to commemorate the 1990 SAARC Year of the Girl Child depicts the different activities of the girl child.

Designer : K. Karmacharya

Type : Stamp, Postal Used

Denomination : 4.60 Rupee

Colour : 6 Colours

Size : 38.99 x 29.16 mm

Format : Horizontal

Paper : Coated stamp paper

Quantity : 1,000,000 (One million)

Sheet : 50

Process : Lithographic

Printer : Harrison and Sons Limited, England

About : 

• The Fourth Summit of the Heads of State or Governments of the SAARC countries held in Islamabad, Pakistan decided to declare 1990 as the SAARC Year of the Girl Child. It aims at giving priority to develop the needs of the girl child laying emphasis on literacy, health and child welfare activities.
• In this context, various programmes have been in operation in Nepal to improve the quality of life of Nepalese girls.

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Issued by Nepal

Issued on Dec 8, 1989

Issued by :
His Majesty’s Government
Postal Services Department
Nepal Philatelic Bureau
Kathmandu

Design : The commemorative postage stamp issued to mark the occasion depicts the words “combating drug abuse and drug trafficking” together with the SAARC logo.

Designer : M. N. Rana

Type : Stamp, Postal Used

Denomination : 60 Paisa

Colour : 4 Colours

Size : 26.5 x 40 mm

Format : Vertical

Paper : Special stamp paper

Quantity : 5,000,000 (Five millions)

Sheet : 50

Process : Offset

Printer : Austrian Government Printing Office, Vienna, Austria

About : 

• It is universally accepted drug use tells heavily on the consciousness of human beings affecting their very psyche. Abuse of drugs and their trafficking which is galloping day by day in the contemporary world poses a great challenge to the authorities around the world. This problem has taken on an epidemic form, the SAARC countries too being no exception.
• Happily however the fourth SAARC summit has committed themselves to observe 1989 as SAARC Year for “combating drug abuse and drug trafficking”. Nepal has been organizing through a national level committee various activities and events with a view to making people more aware of the dangers posed by drug abuse in the society.

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Issued by Pakistan

Issued on Dec 8, 1989

Designer : M.A. Munawar

Type : Stamp, Postal Used

Denomination : Rs. 7/-

Colour : Multi Colours

Size of stamp : 35.20 x 50.80 mm

Size of print : 31 x 47 mm

Perforation : 13C

Paper : 102 gsm dual purpose coated PVA gum

Quantity : 3 Millions

Number of stamps in a sheet : 56 Stamps (7 x 8)

Process of Printing : Litho Offset

Printers : Pakistan Security Printing Corporation

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Issued by Nepal

Issued on Nov 2, 1987

Issued for : Present postage stamp brought out on the occasion of the Third SAARC Summit depicts the logo of the SAARC.

Issued by :
His Majesty’s Government
Postal Services Department
Nepal Philatelic Bureau
Kathmandu

Designer : M. N. Rana

Type : Stamp, Postal Used

Denomination : 60 Paisa

Colour : 2 Colours

Size : 30 mm x 40 mm

Format : Vertical

Paper : Special Stamp paper

Quantity : 5,000,000 (Five millions)

Sheet : 50 Stamps

Process : Offset

Printer : Austrian State Printing, Vienna, Austria

About : 

• The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), comprises seven countries of South Asia – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. SAARC is a manifestation of the determination to cooperate regionally in a spirit of friendship, trust and understanding towards the creation of an order based on mutual respect, equity and shared benefits.
• The Third SAARC Summit symbolizes reaffirmation of the commitment of the peoples and Governments of the member countries to the objectives and ideals of the Charter.

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Issued by Nepal

Issued on Nov 25, 1985

Issued by :
His Majesty’s Government
Postal Services Department
Nepal Philatelic Bureau
Kathmandu

Design : This postage stamp depicting the flags of the seven member countries has been issued to commemorate the First Summit Conference of the South Asian countries.

Designer : M.N. Rana

Type : Stamp, Postal Used

Denomination : Rs. 5

Colour : 4 Colours

Size : 42.58 x 28.45 mm

Format : Horizontal

Paper : Unwatermarked special stamp-paper

Quantity : 1,000,000 (one million)

Sheet : 50

Process : Offset litho

Printer : Carl Ueberreuter, Vienna, Austria

About : 

• South Asian Regional Cooperation expresses the determination of the member countries to pursue the goal of collective self-reliance on the basis of mutual trust, understanding and shared benefit.

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