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  • 5 July 1982

Poultry

On July 5, 1982, India Post issued a 25 paise definitive stamp depicting Poultry, recognizing the growing importance of poultry farming in India's agricultural economy. The design, featuring eggs and a newly hatched chick, symbolizes productivity, nutrition, and the livelihoods of millions of rural households engaged in poultry rearing. Issued as part of the definitive series, the stamp reflects India's efforts to expand poultry farming as a source of affordable protein, rural employment, and supplementary farm income. For philatelists interested in agriculture, rural development, and modern India, this definitive issue celebrates the vital role of poultry in strengthening food security and supporting the nation's agricultural growth.

Date of issue July 5, 1982
Denomination 25

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