National Archives
Technical Data
| Date of Issue | April 20, 1992 |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Rs. 6 |
| Quantity | 600000 |
| Perforation | comb 13½ x 13 |
| Printer | Security Printing Press, Nashik |
| Watermark | No Watermark |
| Colors | Multicolor |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 1346 Stamp Number IN 1403 Yvert et Tellier IN 1144 Stanley Gibbons IN 1496 |
| Themes | Anniversaries and Jubilees | Buildings | Letters (Mail) | Postal Services | |
National Archives of India
Table of Contents
Overview
- Location: Rajpath-Janpath crossing, New Delhi.
- Establishment: Founded in Calcutta in 1891 as the Imperial Record Department, moved to Delhi in 1926.
- Historical Range: Records date from 1748, with the oldest document from 1352 A.D.
- Holdings: Approximately 3,000,000 files, volumes, and maps, covering about 30 km of shelf space.
Collections
- Public Records: Extensive collection documenting various historical periods and events.
- Private Papers: Includes collections of eminent personalities such as Mahatma Gandhi, Rajendra Prasad, Maulana Azad, G.B. Pant, B.R. Ambedkar, M.R. Jayakar, and Dadabhai Naoroji.
- Persian Records: Notable for the ‘farmans’ of Mughal Emperors.
Reference Materials
- Guides, Indexes, Catalogues: Available for research scholars to facilitate their work.
Preservation and Research
- Scientific Preservation: High priority with modern methods of document repair.
- Chemical Research Laboratory: Conducts research on the conservation of documents, paper, and allied materials.
Training and International Cooperation
- School of Archival Studies: Provides training in Archival Science. Trainees from countries such as Thailand, Nigeria, Afghanistan, Uganda, Burma, Korea, Kenya, and Malaysia have participated in its programs.
Technological Advancements
- Computerization: Initiatives to digitize records for quick information retrieval.
Liaison and Expertise
- Collaboration: Works with other ministries, government departments, and state archives. Offers advice and expertise in scientific management and preservation of records.
Commemorative Stamp and First Day Cover
Design Description
- Stamp:
- Document: Dated 1218 AH / 1803-04 AD. It is a letter from Muhammad Ali Khan, Nawab of Tonk, to Maharao Raja Bakhtawar Singh of Alwar, ensuring his cooperation.
- Kharita: The small bag in which the letter was placed, with a lac seal tied to it.
- Background: The building housing the National Archives of India.
- Designer: C.R. Pakrashi.
- First Day Cover:
- Document: A letter of felicitation from Rai Narain Bali, Honorary Magistrate, Dariabad, to Nawab Hamid Ali Khan of Rampur on his accession to the throne, dated 1894 A.D.
- Cancellation: Designed by Alka Sharma.