'Har Ghar Tiranga' National Flag (Knowledge Facts)

Har Ghar Tiranga’ is a campaign under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

This campaign "Har Ghar Tiranga" is being run to encourage people to bring the Tiranga home and hoist it in celebration of India's 75th anniversary of independence.

In the 75th year of independence, bringing the flag home collectively as a nation becomes symbolic of not just an act of personal connection to the Tiranga but also of our commitment to nation-building.

Invoking a feelings of patriotism in people's hearts and promoting awareness about the Indian National Flag are the goals of this programme.

You are encouraged to hoist the flag in your homes from August 13 to August 15 in 2022 to celebrate this momentous occasion.

Apart from this, you can also ‘Pin a Flag’ virtually at https://harghartiranga.com, along with posting a ‘Selfie with Flag’ on the site.

Flag Code of India 2002

The use, 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 took effect on 26th January 2002.  It governs the display of the National Flag by Private, Public, and Government Institutions.

The Flag Code of India brings together all laws, conventions, practices, and instructions for the display of the National Flag.

Material used to make National Flag - The National Flag can be made of handspun and handwoven or machine-made, cotton / polyester / wool / silk / khadi bunting.

Size and Ratio of the National Flag - The National Flag shall be rectangular in shape. The Flag can be of any size but the ratio of the length to the height (width) of the National Flag shall be 3:2.

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.

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.

Correct way to Display the National Flag

When the National Flag is displayed flat and horizontal on a wall, the saffron band shall be upper most.

When the National Flag is displayed vertically, the saffron band shall be to the right in reference to the National Flag i.e., it should be to the left of a person facing it.

When the National Flag is displayed from a staff projecting horizontally or at an angle from a sill, balcony, or front of a building, the saffron band shall be at the farther end of the staff.

Source - Ministry of Culture Government of India Website