{"id":84164,"date":"2026-01-24T17:15:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T11:45:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=84164"},"modified":"2026-01-24T17:22:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T11:52:48","slug":"national-flag-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/national-flag-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"National Flag of India, History, Significance, Dimensions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>National Flag of India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, popularly known as the <\/span><b>Tiranga<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is the supreme symbol of India\u2019s unity, freedom, and sovereignty. It reflects the long journey of the freedom struggle through its <\/span><b>evolution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the deep <\/span><b>significance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of its colours and symbols, and its carefully defined <\/span><b>dimensions and specifications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The present form of the flag was designed by <\/span><b>Pingali Venkayya<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, whose vision gave India a simple yet powerful national emblem. The National Flag of India was adopted on <\/span><b>22 July 1947<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The Indian National Flag continues to inspire patriotism and constitutional values among citizens.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>National Flag of India<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Indian National Flag is a <\/span><b>horizontal tricolour<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> made up of three equal bands. The <\/span><b>top band is saffron<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><b>middle band is white<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the <\/span><b>bottom band is green<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In the center of the white band is a <\/span><b>navy blue Ashoka Chakra<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which has <\/span><b>24 spokes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>National Flag of India Evolution<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Indian National Flag evolved over several decades during the freedom struggle. Each version reflected the political thinking, social unity, and aspirations of Indians at different stages of the independence movement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Nivedita\u2019s Flag (1904)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>first national flag of India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was designed in <\/span><b>1904<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by <\/span><b>Sister Nivedita<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The flag used <\/span><b>two colours \u2013 yellow and red<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the centre was the symbol of <\/span><b>Vajra<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, representing <\/span><b>strength and resilience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>white lotus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was depicted to symbolize <\/span><b>purity and hope<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bengali words <\/span><b>\u201cBande Mataram\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were written on the flag.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This flag represented the early spiritual and cultural nationalism of India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. Flag during the Swadeshi Movement (1906)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><b>1906<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, during the <\/span><b>Swadeshi and Boycott Movement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Indian flag was hoisted for the <\/span><b>first time in India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at <\/span><b>Parsee Bagan Square, Calcutta<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The flag was designed by <\/span><b>Sachindra Prasad Bose<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Hemchandra Kanungo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It consisted of <\/span><b>three horizontal stripes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Green (top)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 with <\/span><b>eight half-open lotus flowers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, representing eight Indian provinces.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Yellow (middle)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 with <\/span><b>\u201cVande Mataram\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> written on it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Red (bottom)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 with symbols of the <\/span><b>sun and crescent moon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, indicating unity among communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This flag reflected mass participation and economic nationalism.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3. Saptarishi Flag \u2013 Bhikaji Cama\u2019s Flag (1907)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Madam Bhikaji Cama<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hoisted an Indian flag on <\/span><b>22 August 1907<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the <\/span><b>International Socialist Congress in Stuttgart, Germany<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This was the <\/span><b>first time an Indian flag was hoisted on foreign soil<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The flag had <\/span><b>three colours \u2013 green, saffron, and red<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Green strip (top)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> had <\/span><b>eight lotus flowers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, representing eight provinces of British India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Saffron strip (middle)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> carried <\/span><b>\u201cVande Mataram\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><b>Devanagari script<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Red strip (bottom)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> had a <\/span><b>rising sun and crescent moon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, symbolizing unity of religions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The flag was known as the <\/span><b>\u201cSaptarishi Flag\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, referring to the <\/span><b>seven sages of ancient India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>4. Flag of the Home Rule Movement (1917)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><b>1917<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Dr Annie Besant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/bal-gangadhar-tilak\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Bal Gangadhar Tilak<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> adopted a new flag during the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/home-rule-movement\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Home Rule Movement<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The flag had:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Five red and four green horizontal stripes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, arranged alternately.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Seven stars<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> arranged in the <\/span><b>Saptarishi pattern<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>white crescent and star<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in one corner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Union Jack<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the opposite corner.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This flag symbolized <\/span><b>self-government for Indians within the British Empire<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not complete independence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>5. Origin of the Present National Flag (1921\u20131931)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The design of the present Indian flag is credited to <\/span><b>Pingali Venkayya<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><b>1921<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, at the <\/span><b>Vijayawada session of the Congress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Venkayya presented a flag to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/mahatma-gandhi\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Mahatma Gandhi<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The flag had <\/span><b>three horizontal stripes \u2013 red, white, and green<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, representing different communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>spinning wheel (Charkha)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was placed at the centre, symbolizing <\/span><b>self-reliance and progress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><b>1931<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Congress officially adopted a modified version:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Saffron<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> replaced red for <\/span><b>courage and sacrifice<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>White<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stood for <\/span><b>peace and truth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Green<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> represented <\/span><b>growth and prosperity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Charkha remained the central symbol<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>6. Adoption of the Present National Flag (1947)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On <\/span><b>22 July 1947<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><b>Constituent Assembly of India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> adopted the present National Flag.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Charkha was replaced<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by the <\/span><b>Ashoka Chakra<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Dharma Chakra) from the Lion Capital of Ashoka.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ashoka Chakra has <\/span><b>24 spokes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, symbolizing <\/span><b>law, justice, and continuous movement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This final version came to be known as the <\/span><b>Tiranga (Tricolour)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>National Flag of India Constitutional Status<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Constitution of India does not explicitly describe the National Flag, but its status is derived from:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Article 51A(a)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which makes it a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/fundamental-duties-of-an-indian-citizen\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Fundamental Duty<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to respect the National Flag.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Together with the Flag Code of India, these legal provisions regulate the use, display, and protection of the National Flag, ensuring dignity and uniformity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Significance of Colours and Ashoka Chakra<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The colours and symbols of the Indian National Flag convey deep philosophical and moral values that guide the nation. Each colour and the Ashoka Chakra represent ideals essential for India\u2019s unity, democracy, and progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Significance of Colours<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Saffron (Kesaria):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symbolises courage, sacrifice, and selflessness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reminds leaders and citizens to place national interest above personal gain.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>White:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Represents peace, truth, and honesty.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stands for transparency in governance and harmony among people.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Green:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signifies growth, fertility, and prosperity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reflects faith in the future and India\u2019s agricultural and ecological strength.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Significance of Ashoka Chakra<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Ashoka Chakra<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is taken from the <\/span><b>Lion Capital of Emperor Ashoka at Sarnath<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has <\/span><b>24 spokes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, representing the <\/span><b>principles of Dharma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as justice, equality, discipline, and moral conduct.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wheel signifies <\/span><b>constant movement and progress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, teaching that stagnation leads to decay while continuous effort leads to development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its navy blue colour reflects <\/span><b>calmness, stability, and depth of thought<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, essential for a democratic society.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>National Flag of India Dimensions and Specifications<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Flag of India is manufactured and displayed according to strict technical standards to maintain its dignity and uniform appearance across the country. These standards are prescribed by the <\/span><b>Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and followed under the <\/span><b>Flag Code of India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The length-to-height ratio of the National Flag is 3:2, and this proportion must be maintained for all flag sizes without any alteration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The flag is produced only in standard sizes, measured in centimetres, to ensure uniformity:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>630 cm \u00d7 420 cm<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 used on high masts and prominent government buildings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>360 cm \u00d7 240 cm<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 used during major national and ceremonial events<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>270 cm \u00d7 180 cm<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 suitable for institutions and official buildings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>180 cm \u00d7 120 cm<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 commonly used for public display<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>135 cm \u00d7 90 cm<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 medium-size flag for official use<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>90 cm \u00d7 60 cm<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 small flag for indoor or limited display<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>45 cm \u00d7 30 cm \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> table flag or ceremonial use<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Flag consists of <\/span><b>three equal horizontal bands<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of saffron, white, and green, each occupying <\/span><b>one-third of the total height<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the flag.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Ashoka Chakra<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is placed exactly at the centre of the white band and is <\/span><b>navy blue in colour<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>diameter of the Ashoka Chakra<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is approximately equal to the <\/span><b>height of the white stripe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring perfect visual balance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ashoka Chakra contains <\/span><b>24 evenly spaced spokes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which must be clearly visible and identical on <\/span><b>both sides of the flag<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Flag was traditionally made only of <\/span><b>khadi fabric<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, symbolising self-reliance and the freedom movement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact <\/span><b>shades of saffron, white, green, and navy blue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are fixed by BIS to avoid colour variation across flags.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A damaged, faded, torn, or improperly sized flag must <\/span><b>not be displayed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as it is considered disrespectful to national honour.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Flag Code of India Rules and Provisions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Flag Code of India lays down the rules, traditions, and guidelines for the proper display, hoisting, and use of the National Flag. It ensures that the Tricolour is always displayed with dignity, honour, and respect by citizens, institutions, and governments.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/flag-code-of-india-2002\/\" target=\"_blank\">Flag Code of India<\/a>, 2002<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> came into force on <\/span><b>26 January 2002<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, replacing earlier fragmented instructions related to the National Flag.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is divided into <\/span><b>three parts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dealing with the general description of the flag, its use by the public, and its use by governments and official bodies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Flag may be hoisted by <\/span><b>any citizen, private institution, or public body<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on all days, including national days, subject to respect and dignity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per recent amendments, the flag may be flown <\/span><b>day and night<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, provided it is in an open place or on a flagstaff and is clearly visible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The flag must <\/span><b>not touch the ground, water, or floor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, nor be used as a drapery, costume, or decorative material.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Flag should <\/span><b>not be used for commercial purposes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, advertising, or as a part of clothing below the waist.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the flag is displayed with other flags, it must always occupy a <\/span><b>position of honour<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and should not be smaller or lower than other flags.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No other flag or emblem should be placed <\/span><b>above or to the right<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Indian National Flag.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A damaged, faded, or soiled flag should be <\/span><b>disposed of respectfully<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, preferably by burning in private while maintaining dignity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any act of disrespect or insult to the National Flag is punishable under the <\/span><b>Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Know about the National Flag of India, its history, evolution during freedom struggle, significance of Tiranga colours, Ashoka Chakra, size ratio, and 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