The 1966 Dr. B. R. Ambedkar commemorative postage stamp was issued on April 14, 1966, to mark his 75th birth anniversary. It was India’s first postal tribute to the architect of the Indian Constitution, establishing his early national recognition in postal history.
Stamp Specifications & Visuals
- Denomination: 15 Paise
- Issue Date: April 14, 1966
- Design: Features a solemn, bespectacled portrait of Dr. Ambedkar in a suit—a classic depiction that set the visual standard for most of his subsequent philatelic representations.
- Subject Focus: The accompanying information brochure recognized him as an “authority on Constitutional Law” and highlighted his leading role in framing the Indian Constitution.
Historical Context
This release marked Ambedkar’s modest but highly significant debut in the Indian philatelic world. The commemorative stamp was distributed in a total printing of 2 million copies, ensuring public accessibility to his contributions as a lawyer and social reformer.



