25-03-2017: Boutcha Palanquin Means of Transport A commemorative postage stamp

From the beginning of history, human sensitivity has revealed an urge for mobility leading to a measure of society’s progress. The history of this mobility or transport is the history of Civilization. A well-known and Co-ordinated system of transport plays an important role in the sustained economic growth of a country. It has been seen throughout the history of any nation that a proper, extensive and efficient transport provides Indispensable mobility for all citizens and goods and contributes to the economic prosperity of a nation. The Department of Posts is bringing the history of gradual progression in the modes of transportation in country through 20 beautiful stamps in the form of Prestige Booklet and mixed Sheetlets. A long cylindrical pole was attached to it lengthways through the middle. A Palki was usually carried by six or four men. As early as 1898 the first motorcar was seen on Indian roads. Cars had to be imported into India. These are truly western vintage models. This Vintage Car is considered to be the most valuable Vintage car.