Over 80 lakh national flags to be hoisted in entire Assam from Aug 13 to 15

This will be done as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga Programme, being implemented by the Ministry of Culture, Govt of India, under the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to mark the cerebration of the 75 years of Independence.

Under this initiative, 20 crore tricolours will be hoisted across the country with the active participation of the public.

In Assam, the target is to cover 80 lakh rural and urban households including the government and private institutions, schools and commercial establishments.

The idea behind the initiative is to invoke the feeling of patriotism in the hearts of the people and promote awareness about our national flag.

In Assam, the Cultural Affairs Department has started preparations for successful implementation of the programme with the Panchayat and Rural Development, Information & Public Relations Department and other govt departments.

Accordingly, the Panchayat and Rural Development Department has started production of national flags of different sizes locally through Self-Help Groups.

The department will also set up stalls at district and village levels so that national flags can be made available for purchasing by the public at their nearest locations.

Similarly, to ensure mass participation of public in Har Ghar Tiranga programme, extensive awareness activities are also being taken by the Assam Government across the state.

(Reporting by Hemanta Kumar Nath)