Hello! Are your a fan of turtles or collect stamps on marine animals? Then there is a good news for you..
On World Turtle Day 2025, Kendrapara Postal Division under Odisha Postal Circle, unveiled a special pictorial cancellation. This postmark #shellebrates the Olive Ridley turtles that flock to Gahirmatha Beach every year. It’s all about their incredible arrival and safe migration.
The goal behind releasing this cancellation was to spread awareness about environmental protection and biodiversity. Postmaster Shri Ranjan Kumar Sahu was the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony. He described this initiative as a deep gesture towards environmental protection.
Among others, Assistant Postmaster Shri Bibhuti Bhushan Panda, Postmaster, Kendrapara Head Post Office, Shri Suresh Chandra Swain, Philatelist Shri Ajit Kumar Raut and Shri Haripad Panda were present as the guests of honour.
This cancellation isn’t just a postmark. It’s a piece of cultural and environmental knowledge. Philately lovers in Odisha and across India will love collecting it! It’s a small step that’ll make a big impact in protecting Kendrapara’s unique natural resources and those rare Olive Ridley turtles.
At the end, Shri Suresh Chandra Swain thanked everyone for making it happen. Want to learn more about these amazing turtles? This postmark is a great start!
