Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign: CS Keshav Chandra Hands Over National Tri Colour for Further Propagation and Distribution in the Islands

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Port Blair, Aug 12: As India gears up to celebrate its 78th ‘Independence Day’ with great enthusiasm, the Government of India has launched the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign as a nationwide initiative to encourage citizens to hoist the Indian National Flag at their homes from 13th to 15th August, 2024. The campaign aims to celebrate the 78th Independence Day of India and promote patriotism, unity and national pride. Citizens have been encouraged to hoist the National Flag at their homes, offices and public spaces from 13th to 15th August, 2024.

To make this third edition of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign 2024, a people’s movement in A&N Islands, the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS, today led the campaign by handing over the National Tri Colour to the Secretary (I/C), PBMC, Shri Azharuddin Zahiruddin Quazi, IAS and the Director, RD, Shri Shiv Singh Meena at Secretariat for its further propagation and distribution.

Approximately, 60,000 National Flags provided by the Ministry of Culture are to be distributed to households across all the Wards of PBMC, Gram Panchayats and Tribal Villages in the Islands. This distribution effort, managed by the PBMC & the Directorate of RD, PRIs, and ULBs, is designed to encourage every resident to participate in this patriotic observance.

The National Flag represents the values of freedom, equality, and justice and hoisting the flag at homes and public spaces, symbolizes national pride and unity. Accordingly, the goal of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign’ is to raise awareness on Indian National Flag and fostering a deep sense of patriotism and unity among the local communities. People have been encouraged to bring the Tiranga home and hoist it to mark Independence Day-2024. This promotes a sense of ownership and responsibility among citizens towards the nation.

The Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign which started from August 9 will continue upto August 15, 2024. By participating in the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign 2024, citizens can demonstrate their love and respect for the nation and its values, promoting a sense of national unity and pride.

Let's come together to celebrate our nation's 78th Independence Day and show our love and respect for the tricolor.