How to use National Flag of India in View of Har Ghar Tiranga | How to Hoist National flag of India by citizen in their Homes
As you are aware, ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ (AKAM) is being celebrated to commemorate the 75 glorious years of a progressive Independent India. Under the aegis of AKAM, a campaign ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ has been launched to encourage the citizens to hoist the National Flag of India in their homes. The display/hoisting/use of the Indian National Flag is governed by the Flag Code of India, 2002 and the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971.
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2. The Flag Code of India, 2002 was amended vide Order dated 30th December, 2021 and paragraph 1.2 of Part-I of the Flag Code of India, 2002 shall now be read as under:-
1.2. The National Flag shall be made of hand spun and hand woven or machine made, cotton/polyester/wool/silk khadi bunting.
3. The Flag Code of India, 2002 has been further amended vide Order dated 20 July, 2022 and clause (xi) of paragraph 2.2 of Part-II of the Flag Code of India, 2002 shall now be read as under:-
(xi) “where the Flag is displayed in open or displayed on the house of a member of public, it may be flown day and night;”
4.I am enclosing the salient features of the Flag Code of India, 2002 including changes made therein on 30th December, 2021 & 20 July, 2022. FAQs about the use/display of the Indian National Flag are also enclosed. You are requested to ensure that these are widely disseminated among various organisations/PSUs under your administrative control.
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