| Key Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana |
| Announced By | Department of Posts |
| Year | 2025-26 |
| Objective | Promote philately (stamp collection) among students in classes 6 to 9, supplement academic curriculum, and provide a stress-relieving hobby. |
| Scholarship Amount | ₹500 per month |
| Eligibility | Students from classes 6 to 9 with minimum 60% marks in the previous year, members of school philately club, or those with an individual philatelic deposit account. 5% relaxation for SC/ST students. |
| Selection Process | Based on academic performance, a quiz by the Department of Posts, and a philately project. |
| Application Process | Applications to be submitted at the Philately Bureau at the General Post Office (GPO). |
| Significance of Philately | Provides educational insights into socio-economic and political history, relieves stress, fosters social connections, and enhances memory skills. |
| India Post | |
| - Establishment | 1st October 1854 by Lord Dalhousie, Governor-General of British India. |
| - Historical Timeline | 1766: Postal system under East India Company; 1774: Calcutta General Post Office; 1854: Postal service under British Crown. |
| - Current Network Size | 164,999 Post Offices (Rural: 149,164; Urban: 15,823). World's largest postal network. |
| - Organizational Structure | Under Ministry of Communications, Government of India. Divided into 23 postal circles. |
| - Services | Banking, Postal Life Insurance, India Post Payments Bank, e-commerce, retail services, and government scheme disbursements (pensions, MGNREGA). |
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