Mumbai, August 14: India will mark its 77th year of Independence with nationwide celebrations on August 15, 2023. Independence Day 2023 involves a range of programs and events, highlighted by the ceremonial hoisting of the Indian tricolour flag. Parades will march down the historic Red Fort in Delhi on the occasion of Independence Day 2023, showcasing the country's strength and valour. The event will be attended by Prime Minister, President among other ministers, dignitaries and common people. Schools, colleges, government offices and other institutions will hoist the national flag and sing the national anthem.

To hoist the national flag, there are rules, and one must ensure that they are followed. There is also a particular way the flag should be disposed of. The rules to be followed while hoisting the tricolour are included in the Flag Code of India. It details the rules and regulations to be followed during the hoisting of the national flag. Here are the rules of the Flag Code of India regarding hoisting and disposing of tricolour. Independence Day 2023 Guests: 50 School Teachers To Be ‘Special Guests’ on I-Day at Red Fort in Delhi.

Flag Code of India for Hoisting:

Size of the Flag

  • The National Flag should be rectangular in shape with a length-to-width ratio of 3:2

  • The Flag Code of India lists the standard sizes of the National Flag as follows: Flag Size No. Dimensions in mm

1. 6300 x 4200

2. 3600 x 2400

3. 2700 x 1800

4. 1800 x 1200

5. 1350 x 900

6. 900 x 600

7. 450 x 300

8. 225 x 150

9. 150 x 100

  • The National Flag of India, which shall be hoisted, should be made of hand-spun and hand-woven wool/cotton/silk khadi bunting.

  • The flags of 450 x 300 mm size are intended for aircraft on VVIP flights, 225 x 150 mm size for motor-cars and 150 x 100 mm size for table flags.

In accordance with the Flag Code of India, there exists a specific protocol for the proper disposal of the tricolour flag. As Independence Day 2019 approaches, it's essential to understand the correct method for respectfully retiring the Indian national flag after its use during an event. The Indian National Flag stands as a symbol of immense pride, and witnessing any form of disrespect towards it would undoubtedly be disheartening. Independence Day 2023: Tiranga Images for WhatsApp DP To Celebrate the Important Historical Day.

Due to the nature of the materials used, many flags employed during events gradually become worn and frayed. To address this, the Flag Code of India from 2002 outlines regulations for the appropriate retirement of the tricolour. The two sanctioned methods for the disposal of Tricolour are burying or burning.

Right Way to Dispose of Indian Flag:

In accordance with the Flag Code of India, there exists a specific protocol for the proper disposal of the tricolour flag. Due to the nature of the materials used, many flags employed during events gradually become worn and frayed. To address this, the Flag Code of India from 2002 outlines regulations for the appropriate retirement of the tricolour. The two sanctioned methods for the disposal of Tricolour are burying or burning.

Burying: 

All damaged flags should be gathered, folded, and put in a wooden box before burial. After the flags are buried, the box is to be buried in the ground, and a moment of quiet is to be observed.

Burning:

For burning, careful selection and preparation of a secure site are necessary. Begin by folding any damaged flags neatly. Once a fire is ignited, ensure that these folded flags are appropriately placed at the centre of the flames. It is illegal to burn a flag without folding or lighting it before setting it ablaze.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday changed the display picture on his media accounts to the Tricolour and urged people to do the same in the spirit of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. The prime minister on Friday called on people to participate in the second iteration of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' movement between August 13 to 15.

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