Sir Gurunath Bewoor
Technical Data
| Date of Issue | November 20, 1989 |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 60 p |
| Quantity | 1,000,000 |
| Perforation | comb 13 x 13½ |
| Printer | Security Printing Press, Nashik |
| Watermark | No Watermark |
| Colors | Light brown |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 1244 Stamp Number IN 1303 Yvert et Tellier IN 1046 Stanley Gibbons IN 1395 |
| Themes | Commemoration | Famous people | Men | Postmasters |
Gurunath Bewoor: A Pioneer in Indian Postal and Telegraph Services
Early Life and Education:
- Birth: Born on 20th November, 1888, in Bewoor, Bijapur District, Karnataka.
- Education: Obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Deccan College, Pune, and won the Dakshina Fellowship. Graduated from Cambridge University, England.
Career Milestones:
- Indian Civil Services: Joined the Indian Civil Services (ICS) in 1912, initially posted to the old Central Provinces.
- Posts and Telegraphs Department: Transferred to the Posts and Telegraphs Department in 1922. Served as Post Master General in Patna, Nagpur, and Bombay.
- Director General: Appointed as the first Indian Director General of the Posts and Telegraphs Department, serving from 1934 to 1941.
- Secretary, Posts and Air Department: Appointed in 1941.
- Viceroy’s Executive Council: Became a member in the Caretaker Government in 1946.
Contributions and Legacy:
- Innovations: Introduced the “Bewoor Time Test” in 1929, a formula for scientifically gauging work in post offices.
- Recognition: Knighted for his services to the nation.
- Impact: Played a crucial role in modernizing the Indian postal and telegraph services, setting standards that improved efficiency and service delivery.
Retirement and Later Life:
- Retirement: Retired from the ICS after his tenure with the Viceroy’s Executive Council, ending a 24-year association with the Posts and Telegraphs Department.
- Legacy: Remembered for his contributions to the Indian postal system and his pioneering role as the first Indian to hold the position of Director General in the department.
Summary:
Sir Gurunath Bewoor was a visionary leader whose contributions to the Indian postal and telegraph services laid the foundation for modern postal operations in India. His scientific approach and administrative skills earned him recognition and respect, leaving a lasting legacy in the field.