90th General Assembly of INTERPOL, New Delhi

90th General Assembly of INTERPOL INTERPOL (The International Criminal Police Organization) is the world’s largest international police organization and an inter-governmental organization with 195 member countries. Headquartered in Lyon, France, INTERPOL was founded in 1923 as the International Criminal Police Commission (ICPC); the name INTERPOL served as the agency’s telegraphic address in 1946, and was chosen as its common name in 1956. Globally, the increasing frequency of crimes with transnational linkages requires closer coordination among law enforcement agencies. There is a daily inflow and outflow of communications between National Central Bureaux of member countries which ranges from a compassionate request to locate and notify the next-of-kin of deceased; request to search for a missing person; criminal history requests; requests from law enforcement agencies for informal assistance in cases of fraud, commercial crime, trafficking in narcotics drugs, and criminal code offences. Member countries of INTERPOL promote the widest possible assistance between all criminal police authorities in the prevention and suppression of ordinary law crimes. Its role is to enable police around the world to work together to make the world a safer place. Its high-tech infrastructure of technical and operational support helps meet the growing challenges of fighting crime in the 21st century. INTERPOL works to ensure that police around the world have access to the tools and services necessary to do their jobs effectively. INTERPOL provides targeted training, expert investigative support, relevant data and secure communication channels. It also provides its member countries with instant, direct access to a wide range of criminal databases, containing millions of records on fingerprints, DNA, stolen motor vehicles, firearms, stolen and lost travel documents and more. The General Assembly is INTERPOL’s supreme governing body, comprising of representatives from each of 195 member countries. It meets once a year. Each member country may be represented by one or several delegates who are typically Ministers, Chiefs of Police, Heads of INTERPOL NCBx and senior ministry officials. Its purpose is to ensure that INTERPOL’s activities correspond to the needs of member countries. The General Assembly reviews and approves the programme of activities and financial policy for the coming year. In addition, the General Assembly elects the members of the Executive Committee, the governing body which provides guidance and direction in between sessions of the Assembly. The General Assembly takes decisions in the form of Resolutions. Each member country has one vote. The decision-making process is either by a simple or two-thirds majority, depending on the subject matter. India is one of the oldest members of Interpol, having joined the organization in 1949. The Central Bureau of Investigation is designated as the National Central Bureau of India for INTERPOL. The Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation is the ex-officio Head of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau-New Delhi India is an active member and has earlier hosted an Inter- Regional Meeting of Heads of Drug Services in 1988, the first Interpol Conference on Methaqualone in 1992, the 13th Asian Regional Conference in 1994, the 66th General Assembly Session of ICPO-Interpol in 1997 and the Sixth Global Focal Point Conference on Asset Recovery in 2015. India hosted the 90th General Assembly of INTERPOL from 18th -21st October, 2022 at Pragati Maidan Venue, New Delhi, culminating with celebrations for 75th year of India’s independence. The INTERPOL Flag was handed over to India on 25 th November, 2021 during 89th INTERPOL General Assembly in Istanbul, Turkey. To mark the 100th anniversary of the foundation of Interpol in Vienna, the annual General Assembly of the organization will take place in Vienna in 2023 Department of Posts is pleased to issue the Commemorative Postage Stamp on 90th General Assembly of INTERPOL in New Delhi and appreciates its role in international policing.

Technical Data

Date of Issue October 18, 2022
Denomination Rs. 5
Quantity 305100
Perforation comb 14
Printer Security Printing Press, Hyderabad
Watermark No Watermark
Colors Multicolor
Catalog Codes

Yvert et Tellier IN 3501

Stanley Gibbons IN 3826

Themes

The General Assembly of INTERPOL, the world’s largest international police organization, serves as its supreme governing body, convening representatives from all 195 member countries annually. Through its extensive network, INTERPOL facilitates cooperation among law enforcement agencies worldwide, addressing transnational crimes and enhancing global security.

INTERPOL’s mission is to enable police forces globally to collaborate effectively, making the world a safer place. Its high-tech infrastructure provides technical and operational support, along with access to criminal databases containing vital information on fingerprints, DNA, stolen vehicles, firearms, and more. By offering targeted training, expert investigative support, and secure communication channels, INTERPOL equips law enforcement agencies with the tools needed to combat 21st-century crime.

The General Assembly plays a crucial role in shaping INTERPOL’s activities, reviewing its program of activities, and approving financial policies. It also elects members to the Executive Committee, which provides guidance between sessions. With each member country having one vote, decisions are made through a simple or two-thirds majority, depending on the subject.

India, one of INTERPOL’s oldest members, joined in 1949, with the Central Bureau of Investigation serving as its National Central Bureau. Over the years, India has actively participated in INTERPOL events and hosted several conferences, including the 90th General Assembly held in New Delhi in 2022.

To commemorate the 90th General Assembly of INTERPOL in New Delhi and recognize its pivotal role in international policing, the Department of Posts is issuing a Commemorative Postage Stamp. This stamp celebrates INTERPOL’s efforts in fostering global cooperation among law enforcement agencies and acknowledges its contributions to enhancing security worldwide.