The year 1980 marks a pinnacle in the history of postal service in India is 100 years old. The years also marks the 125th anniversary of the first Indian postage stamp. As a fitting culmination to the celebrations connected with these epoch making events, the Indian P & T Department, in collaboration with the Philatelic Congress of India, will be hosting 'INDIA-80', AN international Stamp Exhibition at New Delhi from 25th January 1980 to 3rd February 1980. This will be the first International Stamp Exhibition to be held in Asia under the patronage of the Federation Internationale de Phelatelie.

Source : Information Folder issued by Indian Posts & Telegraph Department, Government of India