Press Trust of India
Technical Data
| Stamp Set | Golden Jubliees |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | March 5, 1999 |
| Denomination | Rs. 15 |
| Quantity | 1000000 |
| Perforation | comb 13 |
| Printer | Security Printing Press, Nashik |
| Watermark | No Watermark |
| Colors | Multicolor |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 1678 Stamp Number IN 1739 Yvert et Tellier IN 1445 Stanley Gibbons IN 1841 |
| Themes | Anniversaries and Jubilees | Globes | Satellite Dishes | |
Table of Contents
Press Trust of India
The Press Trust of India (PTI), established on August 27, 1947, has played a crucial role in shaping the news landscape in India. Here’s a detailed overview of its history, achievements, and significance:
Press Trust of India (PTI) Overview
- Incorporation:
- Date: August 27, 1947
- Location: Madras (now Chennai)
- Objective:
- To provide an “economic, efficient, comprehensive, unbiased, and reliable news service to all subscribers wherever situated, without discrimination.”
- Early Development:
- Initial Functioning: Began operating as an independent national news agency in February 1949.
- Previous Management: Took over from the British-managed Associated Press of India.
- Evolution:
- Early Services: Initially relied on slow-speed printers for news dissemination.
- Modernization: Transitioned to a multi-media format with state-of-the-art communication systems.
- Current Capabilities: Offers services worldwide via the internet, satellite, and high-speed data channels.
- Services:
- Reach: Utilizes leased landlines to connect 142 offices across India.
- Content Output: Sends approximately 100,000 words daily to meet diverse customer needs.
- Flagship English Service:
- Core Service: Provides major updates in a compact file.
- Special Segments: Subscribers can choose from National, Economic, Commercial, and Sports news.
- Hindi Service:
- PTI-Bhasha: Covers a wide range of topics from arts and science to politics and sports.
- International Presence:
- Regional Influence: Recognized as a leading news agency in the Asia Pacific region.
- Subscribers: Includes 450 newspapers in various languages and major TV/Radio channels in India and abroad.
- Significance:
- PTI is a key player in providing comprehensive news coverage and maintaining the flow of information both domestically and internationally.
Stamp Details:
- Purpose: To commemorate the Golden Jubilee of PTI.
- Design Elements: Symbolically represents PTI’s role as India’s premier news agency, likely featuring imagery related to news dissemination and communication technologies.
The stamp acknowledges PTI’s significant contributions to journalism and its role in delivering news efficiently and reliably over the past fifty years.