'Har Ghar Tiranga': Government lists ways to avoid incorrect hoisting of the National Flag; know rules

The display and hoisting of the National Flag is guided by the 'Flag Code of India 2002' and the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. The Flag Code of India brings together all laws, conventions, practices, and instructions for the display of the National Flag.

TN National Desk

Updated Aug 14, 2022, 07:11 IST

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New Delhi: The government launched the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign to mark 75 years of Independence. The campaign kickstarted on August 13 and will continue till August 15. It is part of the "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" programme. The government has urged people to hoist or display the tricolour in their homes during this period.

Notably, the display and hoisting of the National Flag is guided by the 'Flag Code of India 2002' and the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. The Flag Code of India brings together all laws, conventions, practices, and instructions for the display of the National Flag. It governs the display of the National Flag by Private, Public, and Government Institutions. The Flag Code of India came into effect on January 26, 2002.

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Here are rules to know regarding hoisting the national flag at your home:

The National Flag shall be rectangular in shape. It can be of any size but the ratio of the length to the height (width) of the National Flag shall be 3:2.
As per the Flag Code of India, 2002, which was amended in December 2021, the National Flag shall be made of handspun and handwoven or machine-made, cotton/polyester/wool/silk/khadi bunting.
A member of the public, a private organization, or an educational institution may hoist/display the National Flag on all days or occasions in accordance with the dignity and honour of the National Flag.
As per the amendment dated July 20, 2022, the national Flag can be displayed in the open or on the house of a member of the public and can be flown day and night.
Whenever the National Flag is on display, it should occupy the position of honour and should be distinctly placed. A damaged or dishevelled National Flag should not be displayed.
The National Flag shall not be displayed in an inverted manner.
No other flag or bunting shall be placed higher than or above or side by side with the National Flag. Any object including flowers or garlands, or emblem should not be placed on or above the flagmast from which the National Flag is flown.
The National Flag shall not be displayed or fastened in any manner as may damage it.
As per the Flag Code of India, 2002, if the National Flag is damaged, it shall be destroyed as a whole in private, preferably by burning or any other method considering the dignity of the National Flag.

Earlier on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he was overjoyed and proud of the amazing response to the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' movement. He also said that record participation in the campaign was seen from people across different walks of life.

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