50 Years of full Statehood of Himachal Pradesh
Technical Data
| Date of Issue | January 25, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Rs. 5 |
| Quantity | 403825 |
| Perforation | comb 13¼ x 13¾ |
| Printer | Security Printing Press, Hyderabad |
| Watermark | No Watermark |
| Colors | Multicolor |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 3720 Stamp Number IN 3249 Yvert et Tellier IN 3397 Stanley Gibbons IN 3779 Phila-India IN 3746 |
| Themes | Anniversaries and Jubilees | Maps | Seals(Emblems) | |
Himachal Pradesh came into existance as Chief Commissioner’s Province on 15 April, 1948 exactly eight months after India’s Independence as a result of the integration of 30 small and big princely Hill States. Mr. N. C. Mehta, Indian Civil Services (ICS) was appointed as the first Chief Commissioner assisted by his deputy Mr. E. Penderal Moon, ICS.
After the formation of Himachal Pradesh, other leaders including Dr. Y.S. Parmar continued their struggle with the Government of India to form a popular government in the state. Himachal Pradesh was made a part “C” state with the provision for Vidhan Sabha. The first elections for the Vidhan Sabha in Himachal Pradesh were held in 1952, in which voting was held for 36 seats. In March 1952, Dr. Parmar was