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Writer's pictureM Ajay Jenix

"The Evolution of the India Flag: A Brief History, Key Facts, and Constitutional Provisions"

Updated: Feb 14



On 22nd July 1947, our constituent assembly adopted our national flag, just 23 days before our independence from British empire, respecting our flag is one of the fundamental duties under Part IV-A article 51A(a) and specifications of our flag are mentioned in India flag code 2002


Indian flag in Indian army war memorial, Shimla

Some interesting facts about our flag

  1. Our present flag is based on Swaraj flag which was earlier adopted in 1931

  2. Design of our flag was given by Indian freedom fighter Pingali Venkayya

  3. As per earlier law our national flag should be made in handspun Khadi material, now after amendment to flag code 2002 in 2022 it can be made of polyester and machine made

  4. Width to length ratio is defined as 2:3

  5. It is called as Tiranga and consists of three colours Saffron in top, White along with Ashoka Chakra in middle and Green in bottom, where saffron represents strength and courage, white represents peace, green represents prosperity and growth

  6. The Navy-blue wheel in middle contains 24 spokes

  7. President unfurls the flag on Republic Day

  8. Prime minister hoists the flag on Independence Day

  9. Bhikaji Rustom Cama was the first Indian who raised Indian flag on foreign soil


Legal provisions regarding national flag

  1. Emblems and names (Prevention of improper use) act, 1950

  2. Prevention of insults to national honor act, 1971

  3. Flag code of India 2002

 

Our former PM Jawaharlal Nehru said, "Our flag represents the dynamic quality of India today which we hope and trust, will be directed towards the betterment and liberation of the masses of this country"

 



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