One special cover was released at Bhubaneswar on 9-11-2009 at Orissa University of Agriculture and technology on Padmashri Dr.G V Chalam who have revolutionize the paddy TAICHUNG-I in INDIA during his centenary year of birth.Honorable chief Minister of Orissa. Mr.Naveen Pattnail,Honourable Minister of Agriculture Mr.Damodar Rout, Mr.PyariMohan Mohapatra MP(Chairman of Centenary Celebration Committee, Mr.P.K. Bisoi PMG and Other senior scientists of OUAT,CRRI were present in the Function.A cover depicting Mr Callams 'Protrait with the back ground of Taichung I paddy and the cancellation was issued.
The concept was given by Mr.G Rao son of Padmashri Dr.G.V.Challam and cachet was design by Mr.Pradip Mohanty.For Covers under Mr.Pradip Mohanty may be contacted - Pradip Mohanty, Hon.Secretary,Orissa Philatelic Association,Keonjhar Colony, Kanikachhak,Cuttack-753008. 09861032965 (M) Email - oriphil@gmail.com