Golden Jubilee College of Military Engineering, Pune
Technical Data
| Date of Issue | November 8, 1993 |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Rs. 2 |
| Quantity | 1,000,000 |
| Perforation | comb 13 x 13½ |
| Printer | Security Printing Press, Nashik |
| Watermark | No Watermark |
| Colors | Multicolor |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 1403 Stamp Number IN 1461 Yvert et Tellier IN 1201 Stanley Gibbons IN 1552 |
| Themes | Anniversaries and Jubilees | Buildings | Seals(Emblems) |
Table of Contents
Commemorative Stamp for the College of Military Engineering, Kirkee
The College of Military Engineering (CME) at Kirkee, Pune, is the foremost institution for Military Engineering in India. Established in response to the growing need for a central training center for military engineers during World War II, it has played a crucial role in advancing military engineering education and training.
Historical Background:
- Pre-War Considerations: The need for a centralized study center for Military Engineering was recognized before World War II. As the war progressed, the demand for specialized training increased.
- Establishment: The decision to create the School of Military Engineering (SME) at Kirkee was made in 1946. The move to the new location was completed by early 1948, marking it as the first major post-war project in India.
- Development: Permanent construction began in 1948, with significant progress made by 1958. The institution was visited by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in 1952, who praised its development.
Functions and Expansion:
- Training: CME trains officers and personnel from the Army, Navy, Airforce, and civilian officers in various aspects of military engineering, including nuclear, biological, and chemical warfare, camouflage, deception techniques, and bomb disposal.
- Courses: The institution offers package courses and diploma engineering courses for the Military Engineering Services and Border Roads Organization.
- Research and Testing: CME is involved in the testing and trial of new equipment, materials, and techniques in military combat engineering.
Sports and Achievements:
- Facilities: The College provides extensive sports facilities, including hockey, football, basketball, volleyball, squash, badminton, tennis, golf, cricket, swimming, rowing, yachting, and hang gliding.
- Performance: Officers from CME have competed in international and national sports events, bringing recognition to the College. The Indian teams for rowing and yachting are currently trained at CME.
Golden Jubilee:
- Celebration: CME celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 1993. The Department of Posts issued a commemorative stamp on November 8, 1993, to honor this esteemed institution.
Design Credits:
- Stamp and First Day Cover: Designed by the College of Military Engineering, Kirkee.
This stamp highlights the significant contributions of CME to India’s defense capabilities and its role as a premier institution in military combat engineering.