Meeting of Rotary International : Council on Legislation
Technical Data
| Date of Issue | January 12, 1998 |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Rs. 8 |
| Quantity | 700000 |
| Perforation | comb 13½ x 13 |
| Printer | Security Printing Press, Nashik |
| Watermark | No Watermark |
| Colors | Multicolor |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 1606 Stamp Number IN 1666 Yvert et Tellier IN 1373 Stanley Gibbons IN 1770 |
| Themes | Conferences | Gears-Cogs Wheels | Peace Doves | Rotary | Seals(Emblems) | |
Table of Contents
Commemorative Stamp: Rotary International—Council on Legislation 1998
About Rotary International:
- Rotary International is a global network of business and professional leaders dedicated to humanitarian service, ethical standards, and fostering goodwill and peace. With over 1.2 million members in 28,000 clubs across 155 countries and 35 regions, Rotary Clubs represent a diverse cross-section of local leaders.
Key Aspects:
- Motto: “Service above Self.”
- Membership: Non-political, non-religious, and inclusive of all cultures, races, and creeds.
- Youth Programs: Interact Clubs (secondary school students), Rotaract Clubs (young adults), and Rotary Youth Leadership Awards help young people develop leadership skills and community service values. The Rotary Youth Exchange program allows high school students to experience different cultures and build international connections.
Impact in India:
- Humanitarian Projects: The Rotary Foundation has supported numerous projects, including a Cancer Hospital in Delhi, Blood Banks in Bangalore and Chennai, a Children’s Hospital in Chennai, a Dental Mobile, an Eye Hospital in Delhi, and water projects in Rajasthan, West Bengal, and the Northeastern states.
Council on Legislation:
- Role: The Council on Legislation serves as the legislative body of Rotary International, responsible for amending its constitutional documents.
- Meeting: The Council meets every three years, and the 1998 session took place in New Delhi from January 12-15. This marked the first time the Council convened in India.
- Purpose: The Council reviews and votes on legislative proposals from Rotary Clubs worldwide and acts as Rotary International’s parliament.
Commemorative Stamp:
- The Department of Posts issued a special stamp on January 12, 1998, to commemorate the Rotary International—Council on Legislation meeting in New Delhi. The stamp honors Rotary’s global impact, its commitment to humanitarian service, and the historic nature of the Council’s meeting in India.