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A book on Philately was released at Bhubaneswar on the 2nd June, the first Death Anniversary of the Founder President of Eastern India Philatelists’ Association, Bijayshree Routray.
The Book titled: “Philately: It’s Glorious Past and Uncertain Future” is a Festschrift Volume in his honour. The book, written by Anil Dhir, has a foreword by Jeevan Jyoti. It has many interesting articles on the past and present of Philately in a world perspective, with special reference to the Indian context. The book is divided into two parts, the first comprises of scholarly and informative articles, and the second part is memorials and testimonials from philatelists over the country who have written wonderful and emotive pieces.
The book was released by the governor of Odisha, Prof. Ganeshi Lal in the presence of many other eminences of the state. Speaking on the occasion, Anil Dhir, the author of the book said that Bijayshree Routray was not only a politician with a long term stint, but also an excellent scholar and academic person. His role in firming and taking EIPA to great heights will be ever remembered. Philatelists from all over the state attended the memoria.
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