The International Year of the Child commemorative stamp featuring Mahatma Gandhi with a child was issued by India Post on March 5, 1979.
Stamp Overview & Details
- Date of Issue: March 5, 1979.
- Occasion: International Year of the Child (IYC), declared by the United Nations for 1979
- Denomination & Design:
- 25 Paise: Features Mahatma Gandhi with a child alongside the International Year of the Child symbol. The photograph of Gandhi with a child was used with copyright permission from Shri Kanu Gandhi.
- 100 Paise (1 Rupee): Features the Indian I.Y.C. emblem, which depicts a boy and a girl with a sun and a slate symbolizing education.
- Special Slogan: Both stamps carry the national occasion slogan: “HAPPY CHILD — NATION’S PRIDE”.
- Technical Specifications: Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paper, overall size 3.91 x 2.90 cm, and print size 3.55 x 2.5 cm with a perforation of 13.



