The Department of Posts is organising Indepex '97 World Philatelic Exhibition coinciding with the Golden Jubilee celebration of India's Independence. The exhibition is to be held from 15-22 December 1997 at Pragati maidan, New Delhi. To commemorate this event, a series of stamps have brought out. The first was on the logo of Indepex '97 followed by Centres of Culture, Beaches of India and Rural Women. The final series of stamps of Indepex '97 depict the post office theme which include a Mail Ship, the Indian River Mail, the Cancellation with a portrait of Jal Cooper and Post Of fice Heritage Building.

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