URGENT NEWS - Exhibitions - COVID 19/ CORONA

Due to the state of emergency everywhere, the following news may be noted :
News for Exhibitions as on 9th May 2020.
1. London 2020 - Postponed to 19 - 26 February 2022
2. Taipei 2020 ( now Taipei 2021) - Postponed to 4 to 8 June, 2021
3. Indonesia 2020 - Postponed to 05-10 November 2020
4. Bulgaria 2020 - Cancelled
5. New Zealand 2020 - Cancelled
6. UAE 2020, Dubai - Cancelled
7. The PHILANIPPON 2021, a FIP World Stamp Championship Exhibition with about 2,000 frames, is scheduled to be held in Yokohama, Japan during 25 to 30 August 2021. It will include the FIP World Stamp Championship Class, Traditional, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Aerophilately, Thematic, Youth, Modern (1980 to date), One Frame, Open and Literature Classes. It will not include Astrophilatly, Maximaphily and Revenue Classes. The PCI National Commissioner will be appointed shortly.
8. Cape Town 2021 has been postponed, now to be held from 9th – 13th November 2021.

Urgent Notice - POSTPONEMENT of PCI Regional & GC Meeting scheduled for 5th April, 2020

In view of the strict travel advisories issued by the Government due to Corona Virus threat, the Regional and GC Meeting scheduled for 5th April, 2020 at New Delhi has been postponed. New date will be advised, once situation normalises.

Commissioner for PHILANIPPON 2021, FIP World Stamp Championship Exhibition

Mr. Surendra Kotadia has been appointed as Indian National Commissioner for the PHILANIPPON 2021, FIP World Stamp Championship Exhibition to be held in Japan from 25th to 30th August 2021.

Philanippon 2021 will have the following competitive classes: Championship Class, Traditional, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Aerophilately, Thematic, Modern, Open, Youth, One Frame, Literature.

Contact information:
Mr. Surendra A. Kotadia
M/s. Dimple Drums & Barrels Ltd.,
1119, Maker Chamber No. V,
221, Jamnalal Bajaj Road, Nariman Point,
MUMBAI - 400 021
Email: surendrakotadia@gmail.com
Phone: + 91 22 2202 4130 / 2202 4131/ 2284 3244
Fax : + 91 22 2284 3275
Mob : + 91 98199 03789

Commissioner for IBRA 2021 Philatelic Exhibition

Mr. Madhukar Jhingan has been appointed as Indian National Commissioner for the IBRA 2021, World Stamp Exhibition to be held at Messe Essen, Germany from 6 to 9 May, 2021.

Contact information:
Madhukar Jhingan
49-D/BG-5 Paschim Vihar,
NEW DELHI - 110063

Email: mj@stampsofindia.com
(M) +91-9811160965

Commissioner for CAPE TOWN 2021 Philatelic Exhibition

Mr. Shakil Ahmed has been appointed as Indian National Commissioner for the Cape Town 2021, FIP Specialized World Stamp Exhibition to be held at Cape Town, South Africa from 9 to 13 November, 2021.

Exhibition Classes: Traditional, Postal History, Aerophilately, Postal Stationery, Revenue, Thematic, Open, Modern Philately, One Frame, Philatelic Literature and Picture Postcards only)

Contact information:
Shakil Ahmed
Dargah Bazar, Balakrishna Road,
P. O. Buxi Bazar,
CUTTACK-753001, ODISHA

Email: ahmedshakil99@gmail.com
(M) +91-9437225760 / +91-7008025663

Commissioner for TAIPEI 2021 Philatelic Exhibition

Mr. Rajan Jayakar has been appointed as Indian National Commissioner for the Taipei 2021, 38th FIAP Asian International Stamp Exhibition, Taipei, Chinese Taipei to be held from 4 to 8 June, 2021.

Contact information:
Rajan Motiram Jayakar
Flat No.2, Court View,
126, Maharshi Karve Road,
Churchgate, Mumbai 400 020

Email: rajanjayakar1948@gmail.com
Phone: +91-22-22820570, +91-22-22820572,
(M) +919821072417

Commissioner for INDONESIA 2020 Philatelic Exhibition

Prof. Sahadeva Sahoo has been appointed as Indian National Commissioner for the Indonesia 2020 World Stamp Championship, Jakarta, Indonesia to be held from 5 to 10 November, 2020.

Last Date for applications : 31st December, 2019

Contact information:
Prof. Sahadeva Sahoo
D 3, Saswat,
B. J. B. Nagar,
Bhubaneswar 751 014

Email: sahadevasahoo@gmail.com
Phone: (M) +91 9337103542

Appointment as a member of the Philatelic Advisory Committee (PAC).

Shri 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).

Appointment as a member of the Philatelic Advisory Committee (PAC).

Smt. Damyanti Pittie, President, PCI has been appointed by The Ministry of Communications, Department of Post, as a member of the Philatelic Advisory Committee (PAC).

Philatelic Congress of India organised National Stamp Show INPEX-2019 at Mumbai.

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. For details about the exhibition, please visit www.inpex2019.com

Commissioner for LONDON 2022 Specialised World Stamp Exhibition (FIP)

Mr. Surendra Kotadia has been appointed as Indian National Commissioner for the LONDON 2020, FIP Specialised World Stamp Exhibition to be held in London from 19 to 26 February 2022.

Exhibition Classes: Traditional, Postal History, Aerophilately, Revenues, Postal Stationery, Thematic, Youth, Open Philately, Philatelic Literature and Championship Class only.

Eligibility: The minimum eligibility for participation in a FIP exhibition for Senior Class & Youth Class (Groups B & C) is a Vermeil Medal and for Youth Class (Group A) a Large Silver Medal secured at a National Exhibition.

Contact information:
Mr. Surendra A. Kotadia
M/s. Dimple Drums & Barrels Ltd.,
1119, Maker Chamber No. V,
221, Jamnalal Bajaj Road, Nariman Point,
MUMBAI - 400 021
Email: surendrakotadia@gmail.com
Phone: + 91 22 2202 4130 / 2202 4131/ 2284 3244
Fax : + 91 22 2284 3275
Mob : + 91 98199 03789

Members of Governing Council of Philatelic Congress of India - 2018-20

Governing Council members of Philatelic Congress of India for 2018-20.

Members of Governing Council of Philatelic Congress of India - 2016-18

Governing Council members of Philatelic Congress of India for 2016-18.