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D.O. No. 2/01/2020-Public (Part-II) 208 ey BO"
Dear Chief Secretary,
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.
2. The Flag Code of India, 2002 was amended vide Order dated 30
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 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 avd
night;”
4. Tam enclosing the salient features of the Flag Code of India, 2002
including changes made therein on 30% December, 2021 & 20% July,
2022. FAQs about the use/display of the Indian National Flag are also
enclosed. You are requested to ensure that wide publicity is made in
print and electronic media to generate awareness about the Flag Code
of India and the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign
With regards, :
Yours sincerely,
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Encl.: as above gai
Chief Secretaries of all States
(as per list enclosed)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Indian National Flag
Is the use, display and hoisting of the National Flag guided by any
overarching set of instructions?
Yes- the ‘Flag Code of India 2002’ and the Prevention of Insults to
National Honour Act, 1971.
What is the Flag Code of India?
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 took effect on 26"
January 2002.
Which material can be used to produce the National Flag?
The Flag Code of India, 2002 was amended vide Order dated 36"
December, 2021 and National Flag made of polyester or machine
made Flag have been allowed. Now, the National Flag shall be made
of handspun and_—shandwoven = or_~—_—smachine-made,
cotton/polyester/wooll/silk/khadi bunting.
What is the appropriate size and ratio of the National Flag?
As per paragraph 1.3 & 1.4 of the Flag Code of India, 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,
Can I display the National Flag at my home?
As per paragraph 2.2 of the Flag Code of India, 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. 26. What is the timing for flying the National Flag in the open/at the
home?
The Flag Code of India, 2002 was amended vide Order dated 20°
July, 2022 and clause (xi) of paragraph 2.2 of Part-II of the Flag Code
of India was replaced by the following clause:-
(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;”
Q7. What should I keep in mind while displaying the National Flag at
Qs.
my home?
Whenever the National Flag is on display, it should occupy the
position of honor and should be distinctly placed. A damaged ct
disheveled National Flag should not be displayed.
What should I keep in mind to avoid incorrect display of the
National Flag?
+ The National Flag shall not be displayed in an inverted manner;
i.e.; the saffron band should not be the bottom band
A damaged or disheveled National Flag shall not be displayed
The National Flag shall not be dipped in salute to any person or
thing
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No other flag or bunting shall be placed higher than or above or
side by side with the National Flag; nor shall any object
including flowers or garlands, or emblem be placed on or abov?
the flagmast from which the National Flag is flown.
* The National Flag shall not be used as a festoon, rosette,
bunting, or in any other manner for decoration
© The National Flag shall not be allowed to touch the ground or
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