- By Sakshi Gupta
- Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:04 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Independence Day 2023: The Indian National Flag, also known as the Tiranga because it is a tricolour flag with three horizontal stripes of saffron, white, and green, will be flown at numerous schools, colleges, workplaces, and public places across the nation on August 15 in honour of India's 77th Independence Day. The flag's design and colours have significant historical and cultural connotations, and it is a powerful representation of India's unity, diversity, and aspirations. The saffron colour at the top of the flag stands for bravery, sacrifice, the spirit of renunciation, and the people's commitment to the country's welfare.
While the bottom green colour stripe stands for growth, fertility, and prosperity and represents India's vibrant agricultural landscape as well as the nation's faith in sustainable development, the middle white colour stripe symbolizes truth, peace, and purity and reflects the hope for harmony and unity among India's diverse communities. A 24-spoke wheel with a navy blue Ashoka Chakra in the centre of the white stripe, which was inspired by the Lion Capital of Ashoka, an ancient sculpture, symbolizes the eternal cycle of life and death and the righteousness that ought to direct the nation's actions.
The Indian National Flag should always be hoisted swiftly and lowered slowly, never touch the ground or water, never be used as clothing, and should never be displayed in a damaged or defaced state. These rules were established by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the Flag Code of India. They are intended to ensure that the flag is treated with the utmost respect and dignity.
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Do's
1. The new code's Section 2 recognizes every private citizen's right to fly the tricolour on their property.
2. The national flag may be hoisted or displayed by a member of the public, a private organization, or an educational institution on all days and occasions, whether formal or otherwise respectful of the tricolour.
3. To promote respect for the national flag, the tricolour may be flown in educational facilities such as schools, colleges, sports camps, scout camps, etc.
4. The school tricolour ceremony now includes an oath of allegiance.
5. Recognize the significance of the emblem and hoist the national flag with respect and dignity.
Dont's
1. The tricolour cannot be used for ceremonial purposes, as clothing or draperies, as a tablecloth or handkerchief, or as any other throwaway object.
2. The tricolour should be flown as much of the time as possible from sunrise to sunset, regardless of the weather.
3. Do not use the flag in a way that degrades its dignity, such as by letting it trail in the water, treading on it, or allowing it to purposely contact the ground or the floor. No part of a car, train, boat, or aeroplane's hood, top, sides, or back may be covered with it.
4. The tricolour must always be flown at half-staff or lower.
5. Nothing may be placed on or above the tricolour, not even flowers, garlands, or symbols.
An important and respectful activity, hoisting the Indian National Flag is frequently done on national holidays like Independence Day (August 15) and Republic Day (January 26), as well as on state and local occasions. This solemn act should be carried out with respect for the national symbol. It serves as a symbol of the diverse heritage, ambitions, and rich history of the Indian people.
