Philatelic Specifications
- Country of Issue: India
- Date of Issue: October 1, 1976
- Face Value / Denomination: 25 Paise (25P)
- Stamp Classification: Commemorative Single Value (1v)
- Stanley Gibbons Catalog Number: SG 829
Design & Symbolism
The graphic layout of the stamp is highly symbolic and centers on the core theme of humanitarian giving:
- Visual Elements: The artwork depicts a stylized representation of a donor and a receiver. It features intertwining hearts and a symbolic “traffic light” configuration that highlights safety and processing checkpoints.
- Text Inscriptions: The stamp prominently displays the words “Voluntary Blood Donation” in English and its Hindi translation to reinforce public awareness.
- Purpose: It was designed to promote voluntary, non-remunerated donations over commercial transactions, serving as a reminder that human blood cannot be factory-manufactured and must be given freely from person to person.



