New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- The Department of Posts today issued commemorative postage stamps on breast cancer awareness to mark International Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The initiative, conceptualised and undertaken by the Department of Posts, seeks to leverage the extensive postal network to disseminate messages on breast cancer awareness, early detection and preventive healthcare.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare provided technical inputs, reference materials and background information to support the development of the health-related content of the commemorative stamps and postcards.

Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and officially unveiled the souvenir sheet, comprising two c...