This year is been celebrated as ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’ for the completion of 75 years of independence. PM Modi has launched a campaign, ‘Harr Ghar Tiranga’ for 75th Indian Independence Day where tricolour will be hoisted on each and every house, office, industry, or any organization (commercial or non-commercial) from 13th August 2022 to 15th August 2022. But before that, the central government has enforced the Flag Code of India-2002 for unfurling the National Flag, check them below:
- Tricolour can now be hoisted in public or private places during the day and night as well. Initially, the process was to flag down with a ceremony in the evening.
- It is mandatory to keep the national flag rectangular. The ratio of length and width has to be kept in multiples of 3 and 2.
- As per the National Flag Code, the tricolour should be hoisted at a vantage point on one single pole.
- The tricolour should be hoisted alone, if there are other flags, the height of the tricolour should be increased.
- The tricolour can be made from fabrics like cotton, wool, silk, or khadi to which polyester has been added recently.
- The national flag cannot be used as a means of decoration, uniform, or accessories. Embroidery cannot be done on any type of dress materials including cushions, handkerchiefs, or napkins. The national flag can be hoisted in front of dignitaries’ cars.
- It is desirable to dispose of damaged national flags by burning them individually or they can be disposed of in other ways with due respect. National flags made of paper cannot be thrown in public. It should be disposed of properly with respect.
The main motive of this campaign is to promote national spirit and respect for National Flags. Will you be participating in the campaign of ‘Harr Ghar Tiranga’ campaign launched by PM Modi?
