Introduction
Independence Day is more than a celebration.
It’s a story of freedom, resilience, and national pride.
India Post has honoured this journey through stamps, covers, and postal stationery.
This year, let’s look back at the 25th, 50th, and 75th Independence anniversaries — each captured in philatelic treasures.
25th Anniversary – 1972
Issued on 15 August 1972, this FDC features a bold design with the Ashoka Chakra at the centre and illustrations of national progress. The stamp shows citizens carrying the national flag in front of the Parliament.
50th Anniversary – 1997
The Golden Jubilee series celebrated India’s progress and paid homage to martyrs. Released on 15 August 1997, the FDC design incorporated the original 1947 flag stamp alongside new commemoratives.
75th Anniversary – 2021–2022
Special Cancellations
Special Covers
Commemorative Postal Stationery
Collector’s Note
These issues show how India Post’s designs evolved over five decades.
Bringing together 25th, 50th, and 75th anniversary memorabilia creates a rare thematic set.
Each piece is a blend of history, design, and patriotism.
Closing Words
From 1972’s bold illustrations to the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav series, each release tells a chapter of India’s freedom story.
As collectors, preserving these pieces is like holding history in your hands.
