The Ministry of Communications' Postal Department today released a special souvenir sheet featuring two commemorative stamps dedicated to breast cancer awareness at the Postal Building in New Delhi. The launch was conducted in the presence of Ms Manisha Sinha, Director General of Postal Services, Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Ms Punya Salila Srivastava, other senior dignitaries and officials of both ministries. The initiative highlights the role of stamp collections in promoting public awareness and supporting important national health priorities.
Ms Manisha Sinha, Director General of Postal Services, and Ms Punya Salila Srivastava, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, together with other senior officials, jointly issued commemorative stamps on breast cancer awareness at the Postal Building
Addressing the gathering, Ms Manisha Sinha emphasized that commemorative stamps serve as a vital medium to showcase the country's priorities and spread awareness beyond geographic boundaries. She highlighted the importance of regular screening and early detection in tackling breast cancer and encouraged families to support women in seeking timely medical advice. She also underscored the potential of postcards as a meaningful means of engagement, encouragement and emotional support for women undergoing treatment.
Ms Punya Salila Srivastava praised the Postal Department for advancing the message of women's health through stamp collections. Highlighting the government's focus on preventive health care, she stressed that regular screening for breast, oral and cervical cancers is an integral part of the National Health Care Programme. She also emphasized the importance of strengthening awareness and encouraging women to undergo regular check‑ups for early detection.
Special commemorative stamp on breast cancer awareness
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in India, with about two lakh new cases reported each year. The Government of India has reinforced population‑based screening and early detection initiatives under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non‑Communicable Diseases. Screening services are provided through Ayushman Bharat health centres and community health centres, with referral facilities and treatment available at district and tertiary care hospitals.
The Postal Department, in collaboration with Fortis Hospital, organized awareness sessions on breast and cervical cancer and also conducted interactive sessions on basic life support (BLS) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the Postal Building, thereby promoting preventive health care awareness and knowledge of essential life‑saving techniques.
The special souvenir sheet is available for sale across India through the Philately Bureau and the e‑Post Office portal.
https://www.epostoffice.gov.in/