'Har Ghar Jhanda' Central govt launches campaign that will see Tricolour on every Indian house this Independence day on 15 August
To mark 75 years of Independence, govt requested all Indians to unfurl national flag on their houses across the country.
In a bid to invoke feelings of patriotism in the hearts of people and also promote awareness about the national flag, the central government on Wednesday announced the ‘Har Ghar Jhanda’ campaign under which it has asked people to hoist the national flag over their houses on 15 August.
The campaign has been launched as part of the ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, where India is celebrating and commemorating of 75 years independence.
In a statement, the government said, “Our relationship with the flag has always been more formal and institutional than personal. Bringing the flag home collectively as a nation in the 75th year of independence thus becomes symbolic of not only an act of personal connection to the Tiranga but also an embodiment of our commitment to nation-building.”
Institutions and establishments and also sing the National Anthem with family to mark the celebration of Independence Day on August 15.
Technical assistance will also be provided to the common citizens so that they can download and play the National Anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’ on their phones via the Logbagh mobile app.
Union culture minister G Kishan Reddy on Tuesday said that the officials of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) would be roped in to encourage people living in the vicinity of protected sites to participate in the campaign in large numbers. The national flag will be placed at about 2,000 ASI-protected sites or buildings on the occasion, added the minister.
At least 2,000 ASI-protected monuments will hoist the national flag. ASI officials will encourage nearby villages to participate in the celebrations. The campaign was planned as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
The government has decided not to distribute flags for the campaign. Reddy said that people would be persuaded to purchase flags on their own so that they should have a sense of pride.