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Haryana: Historic Jal Mahal gets special postal cover as India Post celebrates Narnaul's heritage

Narnaul, Oct 12 (UNI) Narnaul's historic Jal Mahal, a symbol of the region's rich architectural and cultural heritage, received special recognition on Monday as India Post released a commemorative postal cover and special cancellation dedicated to the landmark, bringing the city's historical legacy into the world of philately.
The special cover was unveiled at a ceremony organised by the Bhiwani-Narnaul postal division at the Narnaul Head Post Office, with Haryana State Commission for Women member Bharti Saini attending as the chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion, Saini said Narnaul possessed an exceptionally rich historical legacy and praised the Department of Posts for highlighting one of the city's prominent heritage landmarks through a special postal cover.
She said the initiative would help preserve the history of Jal Mahal for future generations while introducing the region's cultural heritage to a wider audience.
Saini also appreciated the postal department's role in extending financial and welfare services to people at the grassroots level, particularly through the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana.
She said the scheme was playing an important role in securing girls' futures and promoting women's empowerment.
Superintendent of Post Offices Rajesh Mann, who presided over the ceremony, highlighted India Post's philatelic activities and its efforts to promote awareness of historical monuments and cultural landmarks.
He said commemorative postal initiatives provided an important platform for showcasing regional heritage and bringing historically significant places to the attention of collectors and the wider public.
District Social Welfare Officer Amit Sharma, who attended as the guest of honour, welcomed the initiative and described it as a meaningful step towards recognising and promoting the historical importance of Narnaul.
Earlier, Assistant Superintendent of Post Offices Jai Singh Saini welcomed the guests and outlined the significance of the occasion.
Public Relations Inspector Himmat Singh conducted the proceedings and proposed the vote of thanks.
The release of the special cover and cancellation marked an effort by India Post to document and promote Narnaul's historical identity through philately, providing a lasting postal tribute to Jal Mahal. UNI KK NST
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