A commemorative postage stamp on the Birth Anniversary of James Joy Mohan Nichols–Roy, an Indian politician :

James Joy Mohan Nichols-Roy : Sixth Schedule (Constitution of India)Issued by India

Issued on Jun 12, 2009

Issued for : Department of Posts is proud to issue a commemorative postage stamp on Rev. J.J.M. Nichols Roy.

Credits :
Stamp, FDC & Cancellation : Nenu Gupta

Type : Stamp, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi Colour

Denomination : 500 Paise

Stamps Printed : 0.4 Million

Printing Process : Photogravure

Printer : India Security Press, Nashik

Name : James Joy Mohan Nichols Roy

Born on Jun 12, 1884

Died on Nov 1, 1959

About : 

  • His leadership and wisdom, his closeness to national leaders particularly Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, gave his people a feeling of security and identification with the national movement.
  • Rev. J.J.M. Nichols Roy‘s stand for the cause of tribal identity was forthright and courageous. Although he was a Khasi tribal, his cause was for the greater good of all the tribals in the region and of the entire nation. Public Service was, to him a fusion of social, economic and spiritual services.
  • Rev. J.J.M. Nichols Roy passed away on 1st November 1959.
  • Text : Based on material provided by the proponent.