A special postal cover was released at the valedictory ceremony of the centenary celebrations of Vidyodaya Schools in the city on Saturday, February 24.
“Any organisation/institution excelling for 100 years is itself a testament to the dedication of the staff and the perseverance of the founders. Not many private institutions in India thrive for 100 years. Therefore, these kinds of special postal covers are issued rarely,” said G. Natarajan, Postmaster General, Chennai City Region, and added that these special covers would be on display in philatelic exhibitions.
M.K. Narayanan, former Governor of West Bengal, who delivered the presidential address at the event, said: “A school that started with less than a dozen pupils has since become a mighty oak, and has produced some of the most outstanding individuals that any country, or any generation, could wish for. It may be invidious to name names, considering the large number of very distinguished alumi that Vidyodaya has – many of whom have adorned prestigious appointments in the fields of medicine, law, banking, journalism, engineering, science and technology, and government services,” he pointed out.
