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| title = Amritpex 2023
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| duration = 5 days
| date = 11 February 2023
| venue = [[Pragati Maidan|Pragati Maidan Exhibition Complex]]
| location = [[New Delhi]], [[India]]
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| type = National Philatelic Exhibition
| theme = [[75th Anniversary of Indian Independence|Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav]]
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'''Amritpex 2023''' was the national [[philatelic exhibition]] organized by [[India Post]], [[Government of India]] in collaboration with the [[Ministry of Culture (India)|Ministry of Culture]] and Philatelic Congress of India (PCI). It was held at Halls No. 5 of the [[Pragati Maidan|Pragati Maidan Exhibition Complex]], New Delhi, India from 11 to 15 February 2023.<ref name=indiaeducationdiary>{{cite web |title=India Post To Organise 5-Day National Philatelic Exhibition 'AMRITPEX-2023' At Pragati Maidan, New Delhi |url=https://indiaeducationdiary.in/india-post-to-organise-5-day-national-philatelic-exhibition-amritpex-2023-at-pragati-maidan-new-delhi/ |website=indiaeducationdiary.in |publisher= |access-date=7 February 2023 |archive-date=7 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207172226/https://indiaeducationdiary.in/india-post-to-organise-5-day-national-philatelic-exhibition-amritpex-2023-at-pragati-maidan-new-delhi/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=ENS/>

==Elements of the show==
The five day event was inaugurated by [[Ashwini Vaishnaw]], Minister of Railways, Communication and Electronics and Information Technology,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sen |first1=Anindita |title=AMRITPEX 2023: Ashwini Vaishnaw praises India Post work; says govt to soon start digital philately exhibition through reels |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/business/infrastructure-amritpex-2023-ashwini-vaishnaw-says-govt-to-soon-start-digital-philately-exhibition-through-reels-2979018/ |access-date=18 June 2023 |publisher=www.financialexpress.com |date=11 February 2023 |archive-date=18 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230618164559/https://www.financialexpress.com/business/infrastructure-amritpex-2023-ashwini-vaishnaw-says-govt-to-soon-start-digital-philately-exhibition-through-reels-2979018/ |url-status=live }}</ref> in attendance with [[Devusinh Jesingbhai Chauhan|Devusinh Chauhan]], Minister of State for Communications of India and Vineet Pandy, Secretary of the [[India Post|Department of Post]].

[[File:Philly - The official mascot of Amritpex 2023.jpg|thumb|Philly, The official mascot of Amritpex 2023]]
To promote the event [[India Post|Department of Post]] unveiled a mascot, a mobile app, a short film, and a mini-exhibition with a stamp theme.<ref name=indiaeducationdiary/> Exhibition mascot ''Philly'' was designed and inspired from Peacock, representing the national bird of India and symbolizes the Philatelic Division of Department of Posts, Government of India.<ref name=indiaeducationdiary/> Dedicated Mobile app for the Amritpex-2023 was launched to the ease of visitors for the updates of events, history and services of India Post.<ref name=indiaeducationdiary/>

;Workshops, seminars, competitions and cultural activities
Various activities like workshops, seminars and competitions including storytelling, envelope art with philately stamps, paper crafts, wall of Stamps, Live Painting by Artists and Painters, Curated and Guided Tours, Time Capsule,<ref name=indiaeducationdiary/> kiosks to generate digital postcards,<ref name=indianexpress/> letter writing, calligraphy<ref name = TNN>{{cite news |last1=Ghosh |first1=Sanjini |title=This 5-day exhibition at Delhi's Pragati Maidan will leave its stamp behind |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/this-5-day-exhibition-at-pragati-maidan-will-leave-its-stamp-behind/articleshow/97588813.cms |access-date=19 June 2023 |publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=4 February 2023 |archive-date=19 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230619035944/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/this-5-day-exhibition-at-pragati-maidan-will-leave-its-stamp-behind/articleshow/97588813.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> were organized to draw attention to school children.

Along with philatelic workshops cultural activities are organised. Dak Ghar Play by [[National School of Drama]], Dance performance by Bal Bhawan, Kavi Sammelan by [[Jashn-e-Adab]], Sitar performance by [[Shujaat Khan|Utsad Shujaat Khan]], Concert by [[Piyush Mishra]], [[Puppetry|puppet show]] and youth parliament were major attraction of cultural events.<ref name=indiaeducationdiary/>

;New stamps and special covers
During the exhibition, India Post released [[Se-tenant (philately)|Se-tenant stamps]] on Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav on 11 February 2023. Set of 2 miniature sheets on 'Bridal Costumes of India', with 4 stamps of Rs. 25.00 each were released on 12 February 2023. A [[miniature sheet]] containing 12 stamps of denomination Rs. 5.00 each was released on [[Geographical indication|GI tag]] of agricultural products on 13 February. A series of special covers on Nari Shakti, Yuva Shakti, [[International Year of Millets|International Year of Millets 2023]], Nature & Wildlife of India and unsung heroes of [[Indian independence movement|freedom struggle of India]], along with set of picture postcards on 'Flavours of Delhi' were released during the event.<ref>{{cite web |title=Department of Posts organises AMRITPEX 2023 - National Philatelic Exhibition under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav after a decade |url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1899562 |website=www.pib.gov.in/ |publisher=Ministry of Communications |access-date=27 June 2023 |archive-date=27 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230627165508/https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1899562 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Aar |first1=Dee |title=AMRITPEX 2023: A philatelic journal |url=https://thephilatelist.org/amritpex-2023-a-philatelic-journal/ |website=thephilatelist.org |access-date=27 June 2023 |archive-date=27 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230627165508/https://thephilatelist.org/amritpex-2023-a-philatelic-journal/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Exhibits==
The National Philatelic Exhibition (referred to as Amritpex 2023) was organized under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations. Around 1,400 competitive exhibit frames displayed stamp presentations in numerous categories<ref name=ENS>{{cite news |title=For stamp collectors, a special treat at Delhi's Pragati Maidan soon |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/for-stamp-collectors-a-special-treat-at-delhis-pragati-maidan-soon-8423382/ |access-date=19 June 2023 |publisher=Express News Service |date=5 February 2023 |archive-date=19 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230619030208/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/for-stamp-collectors-a-special-treat-at-delhis-pragati-maidan-soon-8423382/ |url-status=live }}</ref> created by around 300 collectors from all over India.<ref name=indianexpress>{{cite news |title=Amritpex 2023: National Philatelic Exhibition draws in huge crowd, Piyush Mishra mesmerises with electrifying performance |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/art-and-culture/amritpex-2023-national-philately-exhibition-8445159/ |access-date=19 June 2023 |publisher=indianexpress.com |date=15 February 2023 |archive-date=19 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230619033330/https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/art-and-culture/amritpex-2023-national-philately-exhibition-8445159/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

The main themes of the exhibitions were: ''75th Anniversary of Indian Independence and New India'', ''Youth Power'' (Yuva Shakti), ''Women Power (Nari Shakti) Achivements@75'' ''Nature and Wildlife'' and ''Culture and History''.<ref name=indiaeducationdiary/><ref name=ENS/>

;Exhibition classes and competitions
The philatelic exhibition at ''Amritpex 2023'' holds competitions in the following classes:
# Invitee Class (Non Competitive Class)
# Competitive Class
:: Class 1 - National Championship Class
:: Class 2 - [[Philately|Traditional Philately]]
:: Class 3 - [[Postal history|Postal History]]
:: Class 4 - [[Postal stationery|Postal Stationery]]
:: Class 5 - [[Aerophilately]] / [[Astrophilately]]
:: Class 6 - [[Topical stamp collecting|Thematic]]
:: Class 7 - [[Maximaphily]]
:: Class 8 - [[Revenue stamp|Revenue]]
:: Class 9 - [[First Day Cover|First Day Covers]] and Special Covers
:: Class 10 - Modern Philately
:: Class 11 - Open Class
:: Class 12 - One Frame Exhibits
:: Class 13 - [[Philatelic literature|Philatelic Literature]]
:: Class 14 - Youth Class
:: Class 15 - School Collections

To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence, a special section dedicated to the achievements of India at 75 (years) in collaboration with Ministry of Culture was added to the competition as AKAM ([[75th Anniversary of Indian Independence#Summary|Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav]]) Class. ''Freedom Struggle'', ''Ideas @75'', ''Resolve @75'', ''Actions @75'', and ''Achievements @75'' were the themes for the AKAM Class.

==Gallery==
<gallery mode=packed heights=180px>
File:A View of Exhibit Area of Amritpex 2023 at Pragati Maidan Exhibition Complex.jpg|A view of exhibit area
File:India Post Sales Counter at Pragati Maidan Exhibition Complex during National Philately exhibit 2023.jpg|India Post Sales Counter
File:Puppet show at Pragati Maidan Exhibition Complex during National Philately exhibit 2023.jpg|Puppet show
File:Quiz Competition on Philately at Pragati Maidan Exhibition Complex during Amritpex 2023.jpg|Quiz Competition
File:Souvenir Shop at Pragati Maidan Exhibition Complex during National Philately exhibit 2023.jpg|Souvenir Shop
File:Travancore Anchal Post Letter Box.jpg|Time Capsule
</gallery>

==See also==
* [[Indipex 2011]]

==References==
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==External links==
* {{official|http://amritpex2023.in}}
* [https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1899562 AMRITPEX 2023. Ministry of Communications]
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