India Rupee Symbol proposed by Soumen Das
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***** The speciality of this Indian Rupee symbol is it has all the characteristics by which India is recognized in the world e.g,:
1. Unity in Diversity (Both Religious & Cultural)
2. Tradition over ages (Social, Cultural, Religious etc.)
3. Patriotism as passion ( The Indian flag and its symbolic essense like Ashok Chakra to countrymen)
4. Historical Influence on economic, social & cultural aspects ( King’s face on Currencies )
5. Mathematical Contribution of Ancient India to the World ( Zero, Pi, Triganometry etc. as invented by Aryabhatta )
6. The Rupee as identified by outer world/ in ancient (The Rs, Rupee, Paisa, INR, Rupiya or even the Sanskrit word “Rupyakam”)
7. Musical Culture from the dawn of Civilization (The Ancient Kings always encouraged musical culture)
8. Geographical structure of India (The shape of India in map is arguably distinct in the world)
9. The Ground of Revolution with admirable Martyrs and Patriots (The fight for freedom of India is eternal in history of revolution)
The Symbol is simple to write in two or even in single stroke as shown in the animated attachments and is truly unique!
The underlying theme of this design is inevitably based on the ancestral and cultural tradition, brought up on the Indian soil over ages. The religious harmony along with the passions of its social and cultural behaviors is united together in a single currency symbol. The symbol Swastika is considered as the symbol of all- round prosperity in India and also it was used as a symbol in the currencies of the king, Satavahan. Moreover, it has mingled with the Indian cultural from the early dawn of civilization as a sign of glory, prosperity, progress and success. Hence, Swastika is unavoidably a part of this proposed symbol for Indian Rupee (INR). Most of the ancient Indian currencies had the sign of the ruling emperor on them, strengthening the power of dynasty. A portrait of the same is reflected too in this proposed symbol for INR. At present, Indian Rupee (INR) is represented by symbols like , and they are also parts of the designed symbol if closely examined. The symbol also has a structural orientation resemblance with its foreign counterparts like $ (US Dollar), € (EURO), £ (GBP), ¥ (YEN) etc.
The foundation of this design lies in the cultural and historical backgrounds of India. The details of the underlying Theme concepts are listed below:
1. The ancient India used to portrait the lateral face of the king in their currencies and the Frontal lobe of the symbol is a symbolic representation of the same.
2. The horizontal line signifies stability of Indian Rupee in the International Market and the two opening arms of the horizontal line represents its negotiation with other foreign currencies.
3. Moreover, the contribution of ancient India in Decimal/number system, Zero, Pi (Aryabhatiya) and trigonometry can be recalled from the various parts of this symbol.
4. The vertical bar of the symbol also represents the “I” letter of India.
5. The letters “I” and “U” can be found as overlapping parts of the symbol and thus signifies Unity of people in India. Also, the bottom portion of the symbol, resembling overlapped “I” and “U”, seems to invite all the nations and religions here and thus making a sense of religion-indifferent country.
6. The circle at the centre uniting the four arms of the symbol represents the religious harmony in India.
7. The symbol has portions which resemble R, S, U, and P and E and thus can signify either Rs/ Rupee as derived from the Sanskrit word “Rupyakam” or Paisa as well.
8. The Hindi letter “Ru” can also be found as a part of the symbol.
9. This symbol has benefits of better readability/writing (only three parts are combined together to form this symbol) as compared to other complex symbolic representations in ancient history and also has similar structural orientation like $ (US Dollar), € (EURO), £ (GBP), ¥ (YEN) etc., enhancing its prospect of popularity by frequent usage with its counterparts.
10. The central circular part of the symbol has partial resemblance to the “Ashok Chakra” and the sign of many ancient thoughts like permanent home, four cycles of life etc.
11. Also, the traditional sacred pot (Calash) can be identified as a part of the symbol and thus this symbol bears the sign of peace and holy too.
12. The combined horizontal & vertical parts of the symbol has resemblance to the sign Swastika, which is well-known as a sign for glory, prosperity, happiness and success (Don’t confuse with Nazi’s symbol as that on is crossed one with no dots at the diagonals).
13. The symbol Swastika was also used in the currencies of the emperor Satavahan and hence the inclusion of the same in this design is quite relevant.
14. Moreover, the traditional & sacred “OM” sign can also be observed as a part of the symbol. “Om” has been mingled with Indian culture and its species for thousands of years. It is present in mantra or prayer both in ancient and today and the sound makes everybody to have a sacred feeling.
15. The Trishul of Lord Shiva can also be found as the bottom part of this symbol. Undoubtedly, Lord Shiva has a great impact on our social and religious culture from the early dawn of civilization in India.
16. Again, the upper frontal lobe of the symbol along with its vertical bar bears the sense of always-raised Indian flag to its countrymen.
17. Also, this symbol is not Religion-specific and also one can find its own Religious symbol like Hindus can see Swastika or Lord Shiva’s Trishul as part of this symbol, Christians can see the Crush in the Crossing of horizontal and vertical bars and Muslims can see the Moon of Id in the Sectored Portions of the Circle etc. The other religions can also find their holistic symbols/signs here as it has such a curvedly nature. Thus, this symbols tells about Religious harmony in India too.
18. Finally, the symbol as a whole, itself reminds of an emperor bending to his knees with an sword in the right-hand facing upward to fight the enemies and another sword in the left-hand facing downward to hold peace in the country.
19. More to say, the symbol has a resemblance with “India”s Map i.e, geographical structure!
20. And, also this symbol has a correlation with musical notation G-Clef as the ancient India & its emperors encouraged musical culture always. Part of the Symbol also resembles Indian musical instruments like Guitar, “Tanpura” etc.
21. India is also recognized as a ground of self-devotees, martyrs & patriots as their till-death fight make India a free nation today. The Cross sign at the Central Circle of the symbol bears the Symbol of “Gun”, which in turn signifies Fight/War/Revolution.
22. It is not at all complicated as it consists of 1 P, 1 O and 1 horizontal S. It is by default a three Stroke symbol, however, it can be written in two stroke(as shown in the attachment “India Rupee Symbol – Two Stroke Animated.gif” like writing “&” character) or even in a single stroke(as shown in the attachment “India Rupee Symbol – Two Stroke Animated.gif”). And, therefore, either a school boy or an illiterate person can write it easily.
23. Moreover, the pattern is so unique that ambiguity will never arise with other letters/ currencies/numbers even if written carelessly or in too hurry. Also, to mention, I was able to write 100 such symbols in 1 minute!
I think the way I designed this Indian Rupee Symbol is truly unique and complete to my knowledge so far.
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September 1, 2009 at 9:47 am |
Soumen’s India Rupee Symbol Design is awesome – Great!
September 1, 2009 at 12:46 pm |
Great work – indeed. It seems to be the best one.
September 4, 2009 at 9:53 am |
Superb design! Symbol contains so many things! marvellous
September 5, 2009 at 5:26 pm |
Soumay Das.. First of all great efforts you have put in to make this symbol. It really means a lots of things. and is very very dynamic.
But on the other side, its really not that easy to write it on a one go.
Agreed $ and rest are two stroke symbol but amount of time it would take to write is very less.
But indeed thats a great effort.
Regards,
Yogi
November 3, 2009 at 10:33 am |
Hi Yogi,
Thanks for your reply. I think the complexity of writing, on which most of you are worried about, is just a matter of usage. It’s a new symbol with new style of writing – nothing else!
So, the two stroke animated style of writing, I think, should be the typical style of writing this symbol and if you make a regular use of this symbol/style of writing, you may write it within fraction of seconds – no doubt.
September 15, 2009 at 11:11 am |
Have you worked self or in a team ? Too good as far the design in concerned. Excellent !
September 23, 2009 at 11:19 am |
a bit too abstract and winding to be an acceptable rupee symbol
September 24, 2009 at 5:12 am |
I agree with Yasmin. The symbol is beyond the grasp of a commoner and is weak on global appeal, although artistically ok. Attempt to stuff-in too many attributes but they are superfluous. Ratings planted?
September 24, 2009 at 10:00 am |
Hi Sudha & Yasmin,
I am explaining why the three drawbacks you pointed out are apparent not actual -
1. Too complex for a commoner – Not at all because it is a very simple Two Stroke Symbol if you refer to the second picture from the top. Just an clockwise circle(O) followed by “P” and then a horizontal line (balancer). It is similar to writing the symbol “&”. The one stroke style of writting the symbol is infact hard and only meant for those who prefer to write faster and educated no doubt. And, for children ? – Too easy just a three stroke symbol with “P”,”O” and horizontal line – that’s it.
2. Weak in Global Appeal – English letters are the dominant ones in the world and this symbol has “P” & “O” superimposed and horizontal “I” ! How could it not be globally appealing! It is just how you present it to them. Then none of the Hindi or regional symbols or letters to be considered, right ?
3. The design is superfluous – Infact, the Country India itself has this nature embedded in its tradition & culture from the very beginning. Can you please name a country where so many mergers occured in history considering culture, people, life style etc. ? They have mingled into each other and formed a country. So, how can we neglect them while designing the Rupee Symbol ? Why “Rs” should be given the first prefernce ? As we were slave for 190 years or it is just the modern trend ? Why should we forget our so glorious history for which we are now proud of in the world ?
September 24, 2009 at 10:01 am |
Hi Sudha & Yasmin,
I am explaining why the three drawbacks you pointed out are apparent not actual -
1. Too complex for a commoner – Not at all because it is a very simple Two Stroke Symbol if you refer to the second picture from the top. Just an clockwise circle(O) followed by “P” and then a horizontal line (balancer). It is similar to writing the symbol “&”. The one stroke style of writting the symbol is infact hard and only meant for those who prefer to write faster and educated no doubt. And, for children ? – Too easy just a three stroke symbol with “P”,”O” and horizontal line – that’s it.
2. Weak in Global Appeal – English letters are the dominant ones in the world and this symbol has “P” & “O” superimposed and horizontal “I” ! How could it not be globally appealing! It is just how you present it to them. Then none of the Hindi or regional symbols or letters to be considered, right ?
3. The design is superfluous – Infact, the Country India itself has this nature embedded in its tradition & culture from the very beginning. Can you please name a country where so many mergers occured in history considering culture, people, life style etc. ? They have mingled into each other and formed a country. So, how can we neglect them while designing the Rupee Symbol ? Why “Rs” should be given the first prefernce ? As we were slave for 190 years or it is just the modern trend ? Why should we forget our so glorious history for which we are now proud of in the world ?
September 24, 2009 at 12:19 pm |
Taste of kheer is in eating, let’s await results. Meanwhile, are U able to access Finmin on your computer? For last few days I am not. Pl check and let me know. All the best.
September 24, 2009 at 12:44 pm |
Yes I can access http://www.finmin.nic.in without any problem.
October 9, 2009 at 3:53 pm |
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October 9, 2009 at 4:42 pm |
Soumen your theory is worth enough!
but the symbol is not ‘ Artistic’ enough, to Inspire ONE!!
Its soo Mumble-jumble
November 3, 2009 at 10:35 am |
Hi Soma,
Thanks for your reply. I think the complexity of writing, on which you are worried about, is just a matter of usage. It’s a new symbol with new style of writing – nothing else!
So, the two stroke animated style of writing, I think, should be the typical style of writing this symbol and if you make a regular use of this symbol/style of writing, you may write it within fraction of seconds – no doubt.
November 14, 2009 at 6:17 pm |
hello, somen
this is pritam
you got the tremendous explanation for the symbol
but the symbol is not up to the mark
because symbol is not simple
also it is not easy to write in one go
in fact it will be converted into the this ‘&’
in future.
good luck
November 20, 2009 at 9:02 am |
Hi Pritam,
Thanks for your reply. I have already answered on the complexity issue you are raising. I think this complexity of writing is just a matter of usage. It’s a new symbol with new style of writing – nothing else!
So, the two stroke animated style of writing, I think, should be the typical style of writing this symbol and if you make a regular use of this symbol/style of writing, you may write it within fraction of seconds – no doubt.
And, the ambiguity between this symbol and &, as you are predicting is impossible because the letter ‘e’ and the symbol Euro never mingles !!
November 27, 2009 at 12:51 pm |
By the by, any news from the finmin about the progress? …very shy to put things on its website openly? Even the list of the candidates appeared stealthily in a pre-dated letter as addendum which resurfaced on a later day in the Recent Updates. Very strange!!
December 9, 2009 at 8:49 am |
final five list ok. fimmin web dated 08-12-09
December 10, 2009 at 5:28 am |
Soumenda, what happened, your name doesn’t figure in final five?? You lost a chance, all your efforts gone waist.
December 10, 2009 at 5:33 am |
excuse the spelling mistake – ‘gone waste’ and not ‘gone waist’.
December 12, 2009 at 8:36 pm |
Seems like you are a true professional. Did you study about the issue? haha
December 15, 2009 at 2:46 pm |
Soumenda,
Irregularity in Rupee Symbol Design Competition process?
The following two names which figure in the shortlisted final five of the Rupee Symbol Design Competition are not in the Eligibility lists of total 2483 candidates published on the finmin website in three instalments (the 3rd one with 15 names being the last and final) which points to serious irregularity. Transparency of the entire process is in question. -
Shri D. Udaya Kumar
Industrial Design Centre,
Indian Institute of Technology
Bombay Powai, Mumbai – 400 076
Ms. Nondita Correa-Mehrotra
2-A, Connaught Mansion,
173 Wodehouse Road,
Mumbai – 400 005
Should this not be challenged?
December 16, 2009 at 3:22 pm |
If somebody plays some foul game in the disguise of authority, we will have little to do. However, I am with you totally in challenging the transparency of the whole process and hopefully, every logical mind will do.
December 28, 2009 at 10:24 am |
bOne can understand the shock Mr. Soumen das can feel.
A lot of hope was built around the symbol created by das
Unfortunately it is not there in the top5.Apressure has to
be created from all sources on finance ministry to release
all the symbols of eligible candidates with explainations &
marks/grades each participant got. The matter in all prob
abilties will go to the court .A transparent evaluation has
to be done and every participant has a right to know in
what way his/her design was not fit to be their at the top
as every one has paid 500/-.
January 8, 2010 at 1:36 am |
please contact me.
January 8, 2010 at 1:37 am |
soumen da,please contact me
February 23, 2010 at 6:36 am |
Shri Sushil Kumar, Under Secretary to the Govt. of India & CPIO vide latter no.F.No. 3/40/09-Cy Dated 7th January, 2010 had given me Information under RTI Act, 2005
Que. 1 Name, Professian & Home State of all the member of jury
Ans.
(i) Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, RBI, Mumbai-Chairman.
(ii) Shri K.V. Eapen, Joint Secretary, Deptt. of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi.
(iii) Ms. T. Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Culture, New Delhi.
(iv) Smt. Aditi Mehta, Joint Secretary, Indira Gandhi national Center for Arts New Delhi.
(v)Shri Anil Sinha, Chairperson, Integrated Desgin Services and Industry Programmes & Projects, National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad.
(vi) Professor Hemant Nagdive, Director, JJ School of Arts, Mumbai.
(vii) Shri Bazil Shaikh, Chief General Manager, RBI, Mumbai.
Que. 2-How meny desins received in hindi/English & other languages out of eligible 2644 designs.
Ans -The Designs do not have any Language, it is the shape (Drawing) only.
Que. 3-How meny meetings when , where & each date of meeting, time taken for the meeting & average time of applicant design taken reg. Totat entries of evaluation ?
Ans. Meetings of Jury were held on 29/30 September, 2009 in Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, New Delhi and on 16th November, 2009 in Reserve Bank of India, New Delhi for evaluation of entries. The meetings on 29th and 30th September were from 10.00AM to 5.00PM and the meeting meeting on 16th November was from 2.00 PM to 5.00PM
Que. 4- Total received deigns and total of rejects deigns?
Ans. There are 3331 eligible entries out of which five final entries were selected by the jury.
Que. 7- The script of applicant which in Hindi language be translate in other language presents before jury.
Ans. Only symbol of the applicant was presented to the Jury for selection.
Que. 10- Explain briefly the rule (hindi-MANAK) of as widely accepting across the INDIA.
Ans. The criteria adopted by the Jury in selecting the symbol was that the symbol should represent the historical and cultural ethos of the country as widely accepted across the Country and that the symbol has to be in the Indian National Language script or a visual representation. The second stage of selection focused on finer details such as whether the symbol
(i) is distinct;
(ii)can evoke a ready recall in India as well as internationally;
(iii) is not unduly cluttered, i.e. simplicity;
(iv) has strength of design;
(v) is easy to write and typecast; and
(vi) has integrity, unity of form and compact look
Que. 11-The Biodata of eligible design put-up before jury or Coding Procedure in applied?
Ans. Coding procedure was adopted.
SHRI SURJIT SINGH, Director & Appellate Authority Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Economic Affairs North Bloc, New Delhi-1 F.No. 3/4/2010-RTI Dated 12th February, 2010 had given me Information under RTI Act, 2005.
(Reg. The Symbol for Indian rupee competition)
BFFORE THE FIRST APPELLATE AUTHORITY UNDER SECTION 19[1]
OF THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005
In the matter of:
APPEAL PREFERRED BY SHRI RAKESH KUMAR SINGH AGAINST THE ORDER DATED 7TH JANUARY 2010 OF CPIO, DEA.
ORDER
This appeal has been filed by Shri Rakesh kumar singh against the order dated 7.1.2020 of the CPIO of Department of Economic Affairs.
2. In his application dated 14-12-2009 addressed to the CPIO, the applicant had sought information on 14 points relating to the competition of symbol of Indian rupee. The CPIO furnished the information on 7-1-2010. The appellant is not satisfied with the information furnished on 3 points, i.e. Point No. 1, 4 & 13 and hence this appeal on these points.
3. Comments of CPIO have been invited. The points on which the appellant is not satisfied with the reply of the CPIO and the factual position is discussed in the succeeding paragraphs.
4. In point No.1 of his application, the applicant had asked in information about the name, profession and the home-state of the members of Jury appointed by the Government for finalisation of the design of Indian Rupee. The CPIO furnished the name/designation of the member of the jury along with the organization and place where the organization is located. The information relating to home-state of the member is not maintained and as such this information cannot be provided.
5. In point No.4, the applicant had asked information as to the number of total designs received and out of those how many have been rejected. The CPIO informed him that there were 3,331 eligible entries, out of which 5 Final entries were selected by the Jury. This should satisfy the query of the applicant.
6. In point No. 13, applicant had sought information about the date and mode of information to the contestants about the selection of 5 designs. The CPIO had informed him that final result is yet to be decided. In the comments, CPIO had intimated that the information to the selected contestants was sent on 25-11-2009 through letter. This information was also posted on the website of the Ministry in December 2009. This should satisfy the query of the applicant.
7. In view of above observations, the appeal is disposed off.
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March 11, 2010 at 7:52 am |
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March 22, 2010 at 10:30 am |
1. Hindustan Times reported about “Indian Rupee Design Scam”
Hindustan Times Hindi- Lucknow 18 March
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Hindustan Times Hindi- Lucknow 19 March
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2. The Economic Times Hindi New Delhi 22-03-10
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April 10, 2010 at 2:04 pm |
See coment for Goodfeel.
1. Hindustan Times reported about “Indian Rupee Design Scam”
Hindustan Times Hindi- Lucknow 18 March
http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/2905/18sec.jpg
Hindustan Times Hindi- Lucknow 19 March
http://img233.yfrog.com/i/19marhindustan.jpg/
2. The Economic Times Hindi New Delhi 22-03-10
http://img138.yfrog.com/i/22032010016.jpg/
But silent. This is INDIA
July 15, 2010 at 10:09 am |
Hi Soumen,
You have a great theory behind your design. But don’t you think good design is self explanatory?
You design is full of great stories why it should be used and if this is decided as the final symbol, I am sure people will find a hack to add this to computer keyboards. But with all due respect I still think you can simplify this for people.
For start using a swastika in the symbol is it really a good thing?
——
On the side note may be one/two of the below may be true.
1. your design is best in the alternatives
2. may be you have played a joke on all of us
3. you have filled this blog post with 5 ads to make some quick buck.
July 15, 2010 at 11:52 am |
Dear Mr. Soumen,
Your concept of using symbols based on our mythology/religious background as well as the contribution made by india over the period of time (Zero) is appriciable. But I have a strong feeling that your design scores a bit low over simplicity. An engineer or a mathematician can easily draw this symbol and can understand the meaning well but a layman would find it difficult to draw it and interpret its meaning. Moreover, it shows a bit inclination towards a particular religion, as you have mentioned, the swastik.
The symbol should be simple. It should depict the integrity of the nation in every respect. It should also depict our past and modern stature.
Regards
July 15, 2010 at 11:54 am |
Dear all,
By zero I intend to mean the decimal given by Aryabhat. Please take it in positive sense only.