India’s Long Battle Against TB Through Historic Postal Seals in Newly Launched Book
INDRAJIT AICH (KOLKATA):- The Bengal Tuberculosis Association (BTA) officially launched "From Seals to Survival: Echoes of the Unspoken Crusade Against TB in India" by Dr. Bhaskar Mitra at the Kolkata Press Club, offering a rare and compelling perspective on India’s long and evolving fight against tuberculosis. The book presents India’s TB awareness journey through medical philately, documenting the government-issued postal seals and stamps released annually on October 2 to promote tuberculosis awareness. Spanning an extraordinary timeline from 1940 to 2025, the publication curates an extensive collection of TB seals that once served as powerful public health tools, carrying messages of prevention, responsibility, and hope to millions across the country. Authored by Dr. Bhaskar Mitra, Consultant Pathologist and noted medical philatelist, the book goes beyond archival documentation. It explores the stories behind the designs — including the artists, creative concep...