Love and Care for Elders 24.5.1988

The stamp depicts a child extending its arms to embrace elders with affection and love. The first day cover complements this theme with a shloka from Samanyaniti which highlights the sentiment. The cancellation represents the sun, depicting the status of elders with regard to the younger generation. The denomination of this stamp at 60 P. acquires added significance as it marks the watershed age of 60 years.