Republic Day Special: Know the importance of the national flag and the way of hoisting it from the Flag Code of India
The upper strip of the national flag of India has a saffron color which signifies the strength and courage of the country. The white stripe in the middle is a symbol of peace and truth along with the Dharma Chakra. The lower green bar represents growth, fertility, and the purity of the land.
Chakra: This wheel of Dharma, called the wheel of law, is taken from the Sarnath temple built by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. The meaning of displaying this cycle is that life is in motion and stopping means death.
Flag Code: The Indian Flag Code was amended on 26 January 2002 and after many years of independence, citizens of India were allowed to fly without any interruption in their offices, homes, and factories not only on national days but also on any day. Now Indian citizens can proudly hoist the national flag anywhere and at any time. Provided that they strictly follow the code of the flag and do not allow any loss in the glory of the tricolor.
For convenience, the Flag Code of India, 2002 has been divided into three parts. The first part of the Code contains a general description of the national flag. The second part of the code deals with the display of the national flag by members of the public, private organizations, educational institutions, etc. The 3rd part of the Code deals with the display of the National Flag by the Central Government and State Government and their organizations and all agencies.
There are some rules and regulations based on 26 January 2002 legislation on how the flag is to be flown:
What to do:
* The National Flag can be hoisted in educational institutions (like schools, colleges, sports complexes, scout camps, etc.) to inspire and to respect for the National Flag. An oath of allegiance has been included in the hoisting of the flag in schools.
* The National Flag can be raised/displayed by a member of any public, private organization, or an educational institution on all days and occasions, on events otherwise commensurate with the honor and prestige of the National Flag.
* Section 2 of the new code accepts the right of all private citizens to fly the National Flag on their premises.
what not to do:
* This flag cannot be used for communal benefits, curtains, or as clothing. As far as possible the National Flag should be hoisted from sunrise to sunset without being affected by the weather.
* This flag should not be intentionally made to touch the ground, floor, or water. It cannot be draped over the hoods, top and sides, or rear of vehicles, rails, boats, or aircraft.
* No other flag or flag board can be placed higher than our flag. The tricolor flag cannot be used by making a vandanwar, flag patt, or a structure like a rose.
Based on information from the National Portal of India
