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BOSTON 2026 is sanctioned by American Philatelic Society (APS) in accordance to Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP) General Regulations for Exhibitions (GREX).
BOSTON 2026 is managed and run by the Corporate Board and Organizing Committee of Boston 2026 World Stamp Show, Inc.
The exhibition will open on May 23 and close on May 30, 2026. Note that Monday, May 25, 2026, is Memorial Day, a federal public holiday.
The exhibition will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Approximately 4,000 exhibition frames will be available.
BOSTON 2026 is a World Exhibition with the Recognition of the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP).
The following regulations shall be applicable to BOSTON 2026:
- The General Regulations of the FIP for Exhibitions (GREX),
- The General Regulations of the FIP for the Evaluation of Competitive Exhibits at FIP Exhibitions (GREV),
- The Special Regulations for the Evaluation of Competitive Exhibits at FIP Exhibitions (SREVs),
- The Individual Regulations of BOSTON 2026 (IREX) (Article 3.10 of GREX).
Mr. Pratisad Vijay Neurgaonkar
National Commissioner.
884 Bhandarkar Road,
14, Patil Terraces, B Building, 4th Floor,
Pune 411 004. INDIA
Mobile Number: +91 9766310553
Email: pratisadn@gmail.com
Mr. G. Anil Kumar Reddy
Assistant Commissioner.
45/20, 4th Street,
Padmanabha Nagar, Adyar,
CHENNAI – 600020
INDIA
Email – anilreddy.stamps@gmail.com
Phone – +91 98410 22884
Mr. Rajesh Paharia National Commissioner.
46 , Geejgarh House, Civil Lines, Jaipur-302019. India.
Email id : shreetotal@gmail.com
Mobile no : +919351716969
Mr. C G Bhaskar
Assistant Commissioner.
28 Bronson Garden Road, Kilpauk
Chennai – 600010. India.
Email : ginza1@gmail.com
Mobile : +919444491111
Under the Patronage of FIAP National Commissioner for the THAILAND 2025 – Asian International Stamp Exhibition appointed. The exhibition will be held in Bangkok from 8th to 12th August 2025.
Website: https://thailand-2025.com/
The exhibition will include following Classes:
FIAP Championship Class, Traditional Philately, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Aerophilately, Thematic Philately, Revenue, Modern Philately, Picture Post Card, Youth Philately, One-Frame Exhibit, and Literature classes. (excluded digital books or websites)
The Philatelic Congress of India has appointed:
Mr. Virendra Sharma, as the National Commissioner, and Mr. Aditya Asthana as Assistant Commissioner for the Thailand 2025 – Asian International Stamp Exhibition.
Their contact details are given below:
Mr. Virendra Sharma – National Commissioner.
Address:
185, Bhupalpura Main Road,
Udaipur, Rajasthan – 313001, INDIA
Mobile No: +91-9928570097
Email: virsharma@yahoo.com
Mr. Aditya Asthana – Assistant Commissioner
Address:
N3-502 Vatika Lifestyle Homes,
Sector 83, Vatika India Next,
Gurugram, Haryana 122012
Mobile No. +91-9582212130
Email: adityaasthana@live.com
The exhibition will include following Classes:
FIAP Championship Class, Traditional Philately, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Aerophilately, Astrophilately, Thematic Philately, Maximaphily, Revenue, Modern Philately, Picture Post Card, Open Philately, Youth Philately, One-Frame Exhibit, Experimental Class (First Day Cover) and Literature classes.
The Philatelic Congress of India has appointed:
Mr. Pratisad Neurgaonkar, as the National Commissioner, and Mr. Rajesh Paharia as Assistant Commissioner for the China 2024 – Asian International Stamp Exhibition.
Their contact details are given below:
01. Mr. Pratisad Vijay Neurgaonkar – National Commissioner.
884 Bhandarkar Road, 14, Patil Terraces,
B Building, 4th Floor,
Pune – 411 004. India
Mobile Number: +91 9766310553
Email: pratisadn@gmail.com
02. Mr. Rajesh Paharia – Assistant Commissioner.
46, Geejgarh House , Civil Lines
JAIPUR-19 (Raj) INDIA
Landline no 95-141-2218283
Mobile No : 9351716969
Email id : shreetotal@gmail.com
Downloads:
01. Individual Regulations for China 2024 | 02. China 2024 Exhibit Application Form | 03. China 2024 Philatelic Literature Exhibit Information Sheet
Masterclass on Exhibiting Techniques Part II
Philatelic Congress of India has organized a Masterclass on Exhibiting Techniques by World Renowned Philatelist. It will be held Saturday, March 09, 2024 from 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. IST at Zoom Meetings. Insights from this Masterclass would be invaluable to the attendees.
The list of speakers:
Mr. Ari Muhonen – Literature 06.00 p.m IST
Mr. Ball Mediumphoto – Astrophilately 07:00 p.m. IST
Dr. Cheryl Ganz – Aerophilately 08:00 p.m. IST
Masterclass on Exhibiting Techniques Part I
Philatelic Congress of India has organized a 3-day Masterclass on Exhibiting Techniques by World Renowned Philatelist. It will be held from 15th to 17th February 2024, from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. IST at Zoom Meetings. Insights from this Masterclass would be invaluable to the attendees.
The list of speakers:
Mr. Peter Suhadolc – Thematic Philately
Mr. Peter McCann – Traditional Philately
Mr. James Peter Gough – Postal History
Mrs. Birthe King – Open Philately
Mr. Ralph Ebner – Revenue Philately
Mr. Sandeep Jaiswal – Postal Stationery
We are pleased to announce that with the efforts and proposal submitted by PCI, the “FIP Medal of Appreciation for Exceptional Jury Service” has been conferred upon and awarded to Mr. Ajeet Raj Singhee, Past President – PCI.
The Philatelic Congress of India (PCI) is the National Philatelic Federation of Philatelists and Philatelic Societies in India. It was formed in a Preparatory General Body meeting held in Calcutta (Kolkata) on 29th December 1975 during the National Philatelic Exhibition INPEX-1975. PCI was established as a National Federation in consultation and association of the Department of Post (DOP).
It was agreed and as a general practice followed that philatelic activities shall be carried out by DOP in consultation with PCI. The Philatelic Advisory Committee (PAC) was formed as per the recommendation of PCI.
Jakarta 2024 Asian International Stamp Exhibition will be held at Pos Bloc, Jakarta from 3 to 7 July 2024. It will display about 1.200 frames for Competitive classes : FIAP Championship, Traditional, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Aerophilately, Astrophilately, Thematic, Maximaphily, Revenue, Modern Philately, Picture Post Card, Open Philately, Youth Philately, One-Frame Exhibit and Literature. Also booths dealer from international and domestic.
The Philatelic Congress of India has appointed : 1. Mr Parvesh Kumar Gupta, as the National Commissioner and 2. Mr. G Anil Kumar Reddy as Assistant Commissioner for the Jakarta 2024 Asian International Stamp Exhibition. Their contact details are given below:
Mr. Parvesh Kumar Gupta – National Commissioner
1377, Sector 37,
Faridabad – 121003
Haryana
Mobile: +91-9810628387
Email : maachis001@gmail.com
Mr. G. Anil Kumar Reddy – Assistant Commissioner
45/20, 4th Street,
Padmanabha Nagar, Adyar,
CHENNAI – 600020
Mobile: +91 98410 22884
Email: anilreddy.stamps@gmail.com
Last date of applications is nearing fast. To be submitted to the National Commissioners asap.
Philatelic Congress of India (PCI), the National Philatelic Federation of India, is pleased to announce the launch of its Programme for 2024.
1. Philatelic Recognition Awards 2024: Nominations are requested from the PCI registered institutional members for submitting individual member’s application and detailed proposal for –
a. Philatelic Ratna Award
b. PCI Fellowship
c. Certificate of Appreciation
d. Appreciations for Philatelic Societies
Details and Forms are available for download from www.philateliccongressofindia.com
2. Recognition to officials from the Department of Posts: Nomination names of DoP officials for consideration of such PCI Award of Appreciation. The applications may preferably be submitted by the affiliated institutional member of PCI, or an individual member certified through the institutional member.
3. PCI International Webinar Series: International Webinar Series on following philatelic classes. Traditional Postal Stationery Postal History Revenue Thematic for Speaker Selection and eligibility details are published on the PCI website. Any PCI member or member of its institute can attend these Webinars.
4. Fresh call for nomination for Jury and commissioners: Applications submitted earlier will be eligible for selection and may apply again. Applicants shall be evaluated by a competent committee appointed for this purpose.
5. Jury Training Programme: In-depth philatelic class-wise Jury training programme for all Jury members and senior philatelists.
The training programme would be shared separately.
EFIRO 2024 INTERNATIONAL STAMP EXHIBITION, EFIRO 2024 with a capacity of 2000 display frames, is organized by the Romanian Philatelic Federation under the Patronage of FIP from Apr 16 to 19, 2024 at the National Library of Romania, Bucharest, Romania.
Classes available for participation are: Traditional, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Aerophilately, Astrophilately, Thematic, Maximaphily, Revenues, Open Philately, Picture Postcards, One Frame, and Philatelic Literature. Plus, a new Experimental, Class 12 -II, for 2 or 3 Frames exhibits.
Detailed rules of exhibition (IREX) and Exhibit Application Forms are available for download at https://www.efiro.ro/rules.php
The Philatelic Congress of India has appointed : 1. Mrs Savita Jhingan , as the National Commissioner and 2. Mr. Kapil Gogri as Apprentice Commissioner for the EFIRO 2024 FIP Specialised World Exhibition.
Their contact details are given below:
1. Mrs Savita Jhingan – National Commissioner
16 Park Drive, First Floor,
Malibu Towne, Sector 47
Gurugram 122018, India
Telephone +91-9811160884
Email: sj@stampsofindia.com
2. Mr. Kapil Gogri – Apprentice Commissioner
15 Ashish, Andheri Coop Society, VP Road,
Behind Fidai Baug,
Andheri West,
Mumbai 400058, India.
Mob : +919821111140
Email : kapilg25@hotmail.com
The duly filled Form along with a copy of the first page of the exhibit should be submitted by Nov 1, 2023.
The Application form is to be sent by email and also physically to Secretary General-PCI .
Email: bagri@iname.com
Address:
Mr. Rajesh Kumar Bagri
Hony. Secretary General, Philatelic Congress of India
C/o Computer Management Centre,
Chatterjee International Centre,
5th Floor, Room No.13,
33A, Jawaharlal Nehru Road,
KOLKATA – 700 071,
INDIA
The Application form is to be sent by email and also physically to Secretary General-PCI .
Email: bagri@iname.com
Address:
Mr. Rajesh Kumar Bagri
Hon. Secretary General, Philatelic Congress of India
C/o Computer Management Centre,
Chatterjee International Centre,
5th Floor, Room No.13,
33A, Jawaharlal Nehru Road,
KOLKATA – 700 071,
INDIA
The FIP India Awards List with Exhibitor/Exhibit Name as on December 2022 (Literature Exhibits not included)
The Application form is to be sent by email and also physically to Secretary General-PCI .
Email: bagri@iname.com
Address: Mr. Rajesh Kumar Bagri Hon. Secretary General, Philatelic Congress of India
C/o Computer Management Centre,
Chatterjee International Centre, 5th Floor, Room No.13, 33A, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, KOLKATA – 700 071, India
The Application form is to be sent by email and also physically to Secretary General-PCI .
Email: bagri@iname.com
Address: Mr. Rajesh Kumar Bagri Hon. Secretary General, Philatelic Congress of India
C/o Computer Management Centre,
Chatterjee International Centre, 5th Floor, Room No.13, 33A, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, KOLKATA – 700 071, India
Governing Council members of the Philatelic Congress of India for 2022-24.
Mr. Sunder Bahirwani, President Elect, PCI has been appointed by The Ministry of Communications, Department of Post, as a member of the Philatelic Advisory Committee (PAC).
Mr. Rajesh Kumar Bagri, Secretary General, PCI has been appointed by The Ministry of Communications, Department of Post, as a member of the Philatelic Advisory Committee (PAC).
Mr. Madhukar Deogawanka, Vice President, PCI has been appointed by The Ministry of Communications, Department of Post, as a member of the Philatelic Advisory Committee (PAC).
Information and Call for Volunteers
PCI announces PCI Awards for 2021. Below given is list of PCI Awards 2021. Philatelic Ratna, Fellow, and Certificate of Appreciation.
Philatelic Ratna Award
Fellowship
Certificate of Appreciation
Certificate of Appreciation (Societies)
Philatelic Congress of India, with active support of INDIA POST and member Philatelic Societies organised National Stamp Show with a Specialized Section on Mahatma Gandhi’s 150 years. The Setenant Logo Represents National Show and Special Gandhi Section.
Governing Council members of Philatelic Congress of India for 2018-20.
Sitting (L to R) : Mrs. Damyanti M Pittie, Mr. Vispi Dastur, Mr. Dhirubhai Mehta, Mr. Dilip Shah, Prof. S. Sahoo, Mr. Ajeet Singhee. Standing (L to R ) : Mr. Suketu Jhaveri, Mr. P. G. Bhargave, Mr. Dhananjay Desai, Mr. Rajesh Kumar Bagri, Dr. K. S. Mohan, Mr. Prashant Pandya, Prof. V. K. Gupta, Mr. Mukesh K. Malhotra, Mr. Sanjay Jain, Mr. Ajay Kumar Mittal, Mr. Sunder Bahirwani, Mr. Madhukar Deogawanka, Mr. Yogesh Kumar, Mr. C. G. Bhaskar , Mr. Rajesh Paharia, Mr. Madhukar Jhingan, Mr. Shakil Ahmed and Mr. Kaizad Todywalla.
Governing Council members of Philatelic Congress of India for 2016-18.