Stamp Overview & Technical Details
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- Issue Date: 23 January 1978
- Denomination / Face Value: 100 Paise (1 Rupee)
- Design Motif: A vibrant, multicolor layout depicting a serene Shikara boat alongside the PATA conference branding elements.
- Event Context: Issued by the Indian Postal Department to commemorate the 27th Annual Conference of the Pacific Area Travel Association, which took place in New Delhi from January 23 to January 26, 1978.
Historical Significance
The Pacific Area Travel Association (PATA) was formed in Hawaii in 1951 to stimulate global travel interest across Pacific destinations. India originally joined as an associate member in 1957 before attaining full membership status in 1964. Hosting the 27th annual iteration in New Delhi served as a major platform for the country to showcase its vast travel and cultural potential to over 1,500 international industry professionals, tourism experts, and global airlines.



