Have you ever thought about what India would look like in 2047? A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has designed a futuristic "time capsule" that will capture the public's vision for India in 2047. The capsule, which can store over 750 letters or postcards, was created for Amritpex 2023, the national philately exhibition that recently took place in Pragati Maidan. 

The time capsule is made of stainless steel, weighs around 75 kg, has a height of 100 cm, and a base diameter of 70 cm. The design is not only futuristic but also mechanically superior and protective of environmental degradation. Professors Vikrant Karra and Jayant Jain from IIT Delhi's department of materials science and engineering assisted the department of posts with the design, analysis, and fabrication of the capsule.

The "Time Capsule Share Your Vision of India @2047" was the brainchild of the department of posts and the Union ministry of communications in collaboration with the Union ministry of culture. As part of the exhibition, visitors, students, and those interested were asked to write their vision for India in 2047.

The time capsule will record what Indians are thinking now and how they see the future. The subject will be brought up again in 2047 to assess how things turned out in comparison to expectations. During the five-day display, the entries that have been saved over the years will be sent to the participants who submitted them.

The exhibition Amritpex 2023 as a whole was fascinating, covering topics like women and young power, culture and history, nature and wildlife, New India, and Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. A wall of stamps, philately movies, digital activities, virtual reality rooms, and live paintings by artists were all included in the display. It displayed over 1400 images showcasing India's history, culture, and tradition as seen in stamps and photo collections.