This poster, printed by Calcutta Photo Type Co. (P) Ltd., Calcutta, features a graphic image of a mother advising her children never to compare with others. It advises the use of the new Metric system of calculating weights and measures.
introduced in India on 1st October, 1958. It advises people on using the new metric system on weights Instead of the older weight measures.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, established on 15th August 1947, had Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as its first minister. The ministry provides information on government schemes, policies, and programs through various platforms, including mass communication (television, radio, press, and social media), printed materials (booklets and posters), and traditional forms of communication (dance, drama, folk recitals, etc.).