Special Cover
- was released at Bhubaneswar at Orissa University of Agriculture and technology on Padma Shri Dr.G V Chalam who have revolutionize the paddy TAICHUNG-I in INDIA during his cetenary year of birth .Honourable chief Minister of Orissa Mr.Naveen Pattnail, Honourable Minister of Agriculture Mr.Damodar Rout,Mr.Pyari Mohan Mohapatra MP(Chairman of Centenary Celebration Committee,Mr.P.K. Bisoi PMG and Other senior scientists of OUAT,CRRI were present in the Function.
A cover depicting Mr Callams ‘Protrait with the back ground of Taichung I paddy and the cancellation was issued.
The concept was given by Mr.G Rao son of Padma Shri Dr.G.V.Challam and cachet was design by Mr.Pradip Mohanty
Date Of Issue:-09.11.2009.
For Covers under Mr.Pradip Mohanty may be contacted with the below address
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Pradip Mohanty
Hon.Secretary
Orissa Philatelic Association
Keonjhar Colony
Kanikachhak,Cuttack-753008
09861032965 (M)
