DR. SANJAY PASWAN TO RELEASE COMMEMORATIVE POSTAGE STAMP ON THE BIHAR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON 28TH OCTOBER

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The Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology, Dr. Sanjay Paswan will release a commemorative postage stamp on the Bihar Chamber of Commerce (BCC) at a function at Patna on October 28, 2002. Issued by the Department of Posts, the stamp is in the denomination of Rs.4/-

Ever since its inception in 1926, the BCC has shown a sense of responsibility towards the welfare of the entire society, even while giving voice to the aspirations of the business community. The Chamber has strived to support and popularise Government’s policies and assisted in their implementation. Through such a supplementary role, it could build a bridge between the Government and the business community and ensure that a variety of skills and experience available with the private sector were channelised in the right direction, benefiting the entire society. In its bid to promote economic activities, it helped in the establishment of Magadh Stock Exchange at Patna. Maintaining a strictly non-political outlook, the Chamber has succeeded in building partnerships with the academic world to foster development of the economy.

The BCC has also extended material and moral support to the needy in a big way in times of natural disasters and calamities. Its support to the cause of national security has been noteworthy. On the front of societal concerns, it has worked for eradication of untouchability and other social evils, and for promotion of literacy and creation of employment avenues.

The First Day Cover alongwith the information sheet will be available on sale at all Philatelic Bureaux/Counters and at selected Post Offices.