Commemorative postage stamp released on Satish Gujral's centenary
The Department of Posts released a commemorative postage stamp on 3 August 2026 to mark the centenary of artist and architect Satish Gujral.
Summary
The Department of Posts released a commemorative postage stamp on 3 August 2026 marking the centenary of the late Satish Gujral, a renowned painter, sculptor, architect, muralist and writer. Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia released the stamp at Bikaner House, New Delhi, in the presence of painter Jatin Das and members of the Gujral family. Satish Gujral was a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan.
Key facts
- Honouree
- Satish Gujral – painter, sculptor, architect, muralist, writer
- Occasion
- Birth centenary
- Released
- 3 Aug 2026, Bikaner House, New Delhi
- Released by
- Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
- Award
- Padma Vibhushan
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Satish Gujral, on whose centenary a postage stamp was released in August 2026, was a recipient of which Padma award?
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Correct answer: D — Padma Vibhushan
Satish Gujral was a Padma Vibhushan recipient.
Where was the commemorative postage stamp on Satish Gujral's centenary released on 3 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Bikaner House, New Delhi
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia released the stamp at Bikaner House, New Delhi.
Which Union Minister released the commemorative postage stamp on Satish Gujral's centenary?
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Correct answer: C — Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
The stamp was released by Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia; the Department of Posts is under his ministry.