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The highlight of the meeting was a keynote by Mr. Piyush Khaitan FRPSL, FPCI, titled “Indian Philately: Vision, Strategy and Roadmap.” Moving beyond stamps as collectibles, he explored philately as a living record of India’s history, culture, and global connections. His address invited participants to reflect on the current state of Indian philately and the collective steps needed to strengthen its presence on national and international platforms. The talk examined India’s rich postal heritage, its performance at exhibitions, and the importance of a coordinated approach to exhibition development, jury training, youth engagement, and institutional support. Drawing on international benchmarks and data, Mr. Khaitan delivering the Keynote Mr. Khaitan emphasized long-term strategic planning over short-term tactical actions.
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Concluding with a call to action, he urged collectors, societies, federations, and institutions to collaborate in strengthening research, mentorship, education, and global participation, aiming to build a vibrant and sustainable future for Indian philately.
The session was well received, offering thoughtful insights into Indian philately’s historical strengths, current challenges, and future possibilities on the global stage. It was attended by eminent philatelist like Mrs. Damyanti Pittie (Former President of PCI), RPSL Fellows, senior philatelists, and invited guests.
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L-R: Mr. Markand Dave FRPSL, Mr. Abhishek Bhuwalka FRPSL, Mr. Piyush Khaitan FRPSL, FPCI, Mr. Kishore Chandak, Mr. Simon
Richards RDP FRPSL, President-RPSL and Mr. Kapil Gogri FRPSL
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