India Mint Stamp

Lokith Philately

Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Telangana

Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers

Date of issue: 20.08.2021

Pin code: 500016

Status: Active

PO Name: Begumpet

Description: The Ronald Ross Building is a malaria research institute located in Hyderabad. Dr. Ronald Ross (1857-1932) was born in Almora, Uttarakhand. After studying bacteriology in London, he began researching malaria in India. This building, constructed in 1895, was surrounded by marshes, which were beneficial for his research experiments. On August 20, 1897, Dr. Ross discovered malaria parasites inside the body of a mosquito, confirming that mosquitoes carry the malaria parasite and demonstrating that the disease can spread through mosquito bites. 

In recognition of his groundbreaking work, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1902. In 1935, the Secunderabad Cantonment Board installed a marble plaque to honor his achievements. In 1955, Osmania University acquired the building and established the Malaria Research Institute within it. In 1997, about 700 scientists from 30 countries gathered at the building to celebrate the centenary of Ronald Ross's discovery. To commemorate this occasion, the British High Commission renovated the building. As a heritage site, the Archaeological Survey of India has recognized the building. The state government plans to promote it as a destination for national and international tourists by renovating, conserving, and enhancing the building's heritage.