The Department of Postal Services has issued a postage stamp featuring the image of Sardar Bhim Bahadur Pande.

Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, affixed the first cancellation mark on the latest issue of the Department during a program held here today.

On the occasion, the Minister, who also serves as the government spokesperson, said, "Postage stamps are a means of preserving our history, and they help the nation's servants gain both national and international recognition."

Pande, a diplomat, bureaucrat, and author, is the sixth-generation descendant of Kaji Kalu Pande.

He was the first Nepali to earn a master’s degree in commerce from India. The newly issued postage stamp commemorates his significant contribution to Nepal’s administration, diplomacy, literature, and social service. The Minister added that this practice would inspire the younger generation to honor the achievements of those from earlier generations.

The Department has recently been issuing postage stamps featuring individuals who have made significant contributions to the nation and politics, while also highlighting the country's indigenous crops, culture, traditions, and everyday life.

Himalaya Pande, Pande's middle son, who was present at the event along with other relatives and family members, expressed that the moment was one of pride and joy for the entire family, stating that it felt like a recognition for all of them.

Radhika Aryal, Secretary at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, said that the life, struggles, and contributions of Pande had always served as a source of inspiration for her.

Manamaya Pangeni Bhattarai, Director General of the Department, stated that the issuance of the postage stamp in Pande’s honour was part of the Department’s effort to promote the country’s historic legacy.