In 1948, Sri Dharma Yash Dev was appointed as the first Indian Commissioner of Mauritius following India’s independence in 1947. In 75 years so far, there have been 27 Commissioners/High Commissioners of India to Mauritius. In honor of these strong ties, 12 March 1968 was chosen as the Independence Day of Mauritius. Indian Peacock, scientifically known as Pavo Cristatus, In 1963, the Indian peacock was designated as the national bird of India due to its sacred significance. Mauritius kestrel, known as Falco Punctatus. The kestrel was declared the national bird of Mauritius on 12 March 2022, in honor of the 30th anniversary of the Republic of Mauritius. If you are looking for know about India and Mauritius diplomatic relations India Stamp or Miniature Sheet then visit Philacy.com
02-11-2023: 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between India and Mauritius Stamp
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India and Mauritius have long-standing bilateral relations spanning several decades. The presence of Indians in Mauritius can be traced back to the early 18th century when Indian artisans and masons were brought to Mauritius during the French colonial rule. Diplomatic relations between India and Mauritius began in 1948. The Indian Postal Department released a postage stamp to commemorate 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Mauritius in the year 2023. British rule brought approximately half a million Indian indentured laborers to Mauritius. Most of whom decided to settle in the country of Mauritius and remained there. In 1901, Mahatma Gandhi visited Mauritius and encouraged Indian workers to take up education.
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