Port Blair, Aug 11: The third edition of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign, 2024 has started in Andaman & Nicobar Islands in synch with all other States & UTs of India with effect from 9th August, 2024 and will last till 15th August, 2024 the Independence Day of India. The goal of the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign is to raise awareness of the Indian National Flag and fostering a deep sense of patriotism and unity among the local communities. People are encouraged to bring the Tiranga home and hoist it to mark Independence Day-2024.

In the rural areas of A&N Islands, ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign spearheaded by the Directorate of RD, PRIs & ULBs, A&N Administration and was inaugurated across several Gram Panchayats and Tribal areas in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on 9th August, 2024. In the Nicobar and N&M Andaman Districts, ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign was initiated with the Triranga Yatra by the officials posted at District Office. In the Nicobar District, the presence of Deputy Commissioner in the Tiranga Yatra has filled great enthusiasm among the local populace towards the campaign.

The first day of the campaign was marked by a series of vibrant activities including Tiranga Yatrasand engaging Painting and Elocution competitions in various Gram Panchayats of South Andaman, N&M Andaman and Nicobar Districts. Additionally, Tiranga canvas signing events were held across Panchayat Offices, Block Offices, schools, and various community venues throughout the Islands.

The Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign will run from August 9 to August 15, 2024. Over the course of this week-long initiative, local officials and PRI members are ensuring the smooth execution of all activities and fostering a spirit of unity and national pride.

In alignment with the campaign’s objectives, approximately 30,000 national flags provided by the Ministry of Culture are being distributed to households across all gram panchayats and tribal villages in the islands. This distribution effort, managed by the Directorate of RD, PRIs, and ULBs, is designed to encourage every resident to participate in this patriotic observance.

The campaign's overarching goal is to evoke a strong sense of nationalism and community solidarity. By engaging residents in various activities and ensuring widespread visibility of the national flag, the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign aims to reinforce the values of freedom and unity that are central to the spirit of Independence Day.