Arun Kumar Chanda (1899-1947)
Technical Data
| Stamp Set | Personality Series |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | February 17, 2000 |
| Denomination | Rs. 3 |
| Perforation | comb 13 x 13½ |
| Printer | Calcutta Security Printers Ltd |
| Printing Process | Offset Lithography |
| Watermark | No Watermark |
| Colors | Multicolor |
| Credit (Designed By) | Sh. Sankha Samanta |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 1745 Stamp Number IN 1805 Yvert et Tellier IN 1511 Stanley Gibbons IN 1908 |
| Themes | Commemoration | Famous people | Headgear | Men |
Arun Kumar Chanda was a prominent freedom fighter, social reformer, and educationist from Silchar, Assam. He played a vital role in India’s National Movement by mobilizing people and encouraging their active participation in the struggle for independence.
Contributions to Education and Social Reform
He made significant contributions to education by founding Guru Charan College in 1935, where he served as Honorary Principal. Chanda worked tirelessly to uplift weaker sections of society and improve their social status through reformative efforts.
Role in Trade Union Movement
Chanda was deeply involved in trade union activities, providing leadership to the Postal and Railway Mail Service Union at both district and national levels. He also became the first President of the Provincial Trade Union Congress.
Political Career and Literary Work
He was elected to the Assam Legislative Assembly in 1937 and later to the Indian Legislative Assembly in 1945. An accomplished writer, he shaped public opinion through the Bengali weekly Saptak.
Commemorative Stamp
To honour his remarkable contributions, the Department of Posts issued a commemorative postage stamp on the Birth Centenary of Arun Kumar Chanda as part of the series “Personalities: Socio-Political (Birth Centenaries)”.
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