Flag code of india 2022

Relevance: GS-2: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Key Phrases: Flag Code of India 2002, Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Machine-made and Polyester Flags Why in News? • As India is steering towards the 75th Independence Day on August 15, a controversy has started over the amendments brought about by the Centre to the Flag Code of India 2002. What is the Flag Code of India? • The Flag Code of India brought into effect on January 26, 2002, acts as an overarching umbrella that brings together all laws, conventions, practices and instructions for the use, display and hoisting of the National Flag of India. • The Code states that a member of the public, private organisation, or educational institute is allowed to hoist the national flag on all days and occasions, ceremonial or otherwise, consistent with the dignity and honour of the flag. • The code has been divided into three parts: • The first part contains a general description of the national flag. • The second part talks about the rules for the display of the flag by members of the public, private organisations, and other institutions. • The third part is about the rules for the display of the national flag by central and state governments, and their organisations/agencies. • The tricolour cannot be used for commercial purposes and cannot be dipped in salute to any person or thing. • The flag cannot be used as a fe...

Recently, on the occasion of National Flag Day 2022 on July 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the extraordinary bravery and valour of people who envisioned a flag for a liberated India. He emphasised the importance of the Indian National Flag and appealed to the common masses to strengthen the government’s ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ initiative. Once again during the 91st edition of the monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested that people can place the Tricolour in their social media profile pictures between August 2 and 15 under the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign to celebrate the 75th year of India's Independence. Interestingly, the changes that have been made in the Indian Flag Code, 2002 have erupted a debate all across the nation. On the one hand, the PM’s move and the whole intent of the said initiative are to bring out the patriotism in netizens, on the other hand, the critiques are suggesting that if PM knows the significance of the Indian National Flag then why have the central government made these amendments which allows tricolour to be made from polyester and other machine-made fabric, besides the traditional handspun and hand weaved khadi. The association of Khadi and Tricolour highlights the struggle of the Indian National Movement and India’s whole history of Independence. The proponents of Khadi fear that the amendments made under the Flag Code could disassociate the intimate relation of Khadi with the Indian Flag....

Explained: What is the Flag Code of India? What changes has the Centre made? The Flag Code of India, which took effect on 26 January 2002, governs the use, display and hoisting of the tricolour. The new rules allow a member of the public, a private organisation or an educational institution to hoist the flag on all days and occasions, ceremonial or otherwise The Centre has tweaked the Flag Code of India to allow the Tricolour to be displayed the open and on houses and buildings through day and night. Now, a member of the public, a private organisation or an educational institution is allowed to hoist the flag on all days and occasions, ceremonial or otherwise, consistent with dignity and honour of the national flag. Why Kathleen Folbigg, woman who spent 20 yrs in prison for killing her four babies, has now been pardoned 101 million Indians are likely diabetic: Why the silent-killing disease is on an alarming rise Earlier, the Tricolour was only allowed to be displayed from sun rise to sun set irrespective of weather conditions. Machine-made and polyester flags were not allowed. The move came as the government is going to launch a 'Har Ghar Tiranga' (hoisting of flag in every home) from 13 to 15 August as part of its 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' which will commemorate 75 years of a progressive, independent India. But what is the Flag Code of India? Let’s take a closer look: As per Indian Express, the ‘Flag Code of India 2002’ governs the use, display and hoisting of the nation...

The use, display and hoisting of the National Flag in the country is guided by an overarching set of instructions called the ‘Flag Code of India 2002’. It brings together all laws, conventions, practices, and instructions for the display of the National Flag. It governs the display of the National Flag by private, public, and government institutions. The Flag Code of India took effect on January 26, 2002. As per Clause 2.1 of the Flag Code of India, there shall be no restriction on the display of the National Flag by members of the general public, private organizations, educational institutions etc. consistent with the dignity and honour of the National Flag. Also Read in Explained | What led to the recent amendment? The Flag Code of India, 2002 was amended vide Order dated December 30, 2021, and National Flag made of polyester or machine made flag have also been allowed. Now, the National Flag shall be made of hand-spun, hand-woven or machine-made cotton/polyester/wool/silk/khadi bunting, as per the amended flag code. The government will soon launch ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’– a nationwide campaign to encourage people to hoist the Tricolour at their homes to mark the 75th Independence Day. According to officials in the Ministry of Culture, the plan is to reach out to more than 20 crore homes across the country by August 15, the 75th Independence Day. The amended flag code will facilitate the availability of flags on such a large scale and also make them affordable for the general...

Latest Current Affairs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Indian Flag Code India celebrated its 75th Independence day on August 15, 2021, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the Red Fort. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has recently issued an advisory for all the states and union territories to ensure that the Indian Flag code adheres to important events. Also, read about the adoption of the Indian National Flag that took place on Read more on the background of the tricolour and the meaning of its colours and symbols for the Kickstart your • • • • • Historical Background Of India Flag Code The first-ever national flag was hoisted in 1906 on August 7 at the Parsee Bagan Square, Lower circular road, Calcutta. It consisted of three horizontal stripes of yellow, red, and green. Subsequently, in 1921, freedom fighters Pingali Venkayya proposed another national flag design to Mahatama Gandhi, which consisted of two red and green bands. Finally, after many changes, the tricolor flag was adopted at the Congress Committee meeting held in Karachi in 1931. The present flag was presented at a meeting in the Rules For Displaying The Tricolour Flag There were several rules...

This article may be in need of reorganization to comply with Wikipedia's Please help by ( June 2013) ( The Flag Code of India is a set of laws, practices and conventions that apply to the display of the History [ ] Earlier, the display of the national flag was governed by the provisions of The Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 (No.12 of 1950) and the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 (No. 69 of 1971). The Flag Code of India, 2002, is an attempt to bring together all such laws, conventions, practices and instructions for the guidance and benefit of all concerned. Advocate B. M. Birajdar said, "The Flag Code of India 2002 permits unrestricted display of the tricolour, consistent with the honour and dignity of the flag," The Flag Code of India has been divided into three parts:- • First Part: General Description of the National Flag. • Second Part: Display of the National Flag by members of public, private Organisations & educational institutions etc. • Third Part: Display of National Flag by Union or State Governments and their organisations and agencies. Construction Sheet [ ] • The National flag of India is officially described in the Flag Code of India as follows: "The colour of the top panel shall be India saffron (Kesari) and that of the bottom panel shall be India green. The middle panel shall be white, bearing at its centre the design of तिरंगा, Tiraṅgā) almost always refers to the Indian national flag. The flag is based on the ...

It was enforced on January 26, 2002, replacing the provisions of The Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950, and The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, which covered actions involving the national flag prior to that date. What exactly does the Flag Code say? According to the Flag Code of India, 2002, a member of the public, private organization, or educational institute is permitted to fly the national flag on all days and events, ceremonial or otherwise, commensurate with the flag’s dignity and honor. The code is broken into three sections. The first section provides an overview of the national flag. The second section discusses flag display by members of the public, private organizations, and other institutions. The third section discusses the display of the national flag by the federal and state governments, as well as their organizations/agencies. Prior to the introduction of the 2002 code, the display of the national flag was governed by provisions of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act of 1950 and the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act of 1971. What Recent Changes have been made to the code? The Centre revised the Flag Code of India on July 20, 2022, allowing the national flag to be flown both during the day and at night if it is displayed in the open or on the property of a member of the public. Previously, the tricolor could only be flown between sunrise and sunset. The government previously permitted ...

The move came as the government is going to launch a 'Har Ghar Tiranga' (hoisting of flag in every home) from August 13 to 15 as part of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'. In a letter to secretaries of all central ministries and departments, union home secretary Ajay Bhalla said the display, hoisting and use of the Indian national flag is governed by the Flag Code of India, 2002 and the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. The Flag Code of India, 2002 has been further amended through an order on July, 20, 2022 and clause (xi) of paragraph 2.2 of Part-II of the Flag Code of India, 2002 shall now be read as under:- (xi) "where the Flag is displayed in open or displayed on the house of a member of public, it may be flown day and night". Earlier, the tricolour is allowed to be flown from sun rise to sunset, irrespective of weather conditions. Similarly, paragraph 1.2 of Part-I of the Flag Code of India, 2002 shall now be read as under: 1.2. "The National Flag shall be made of hand spun and hand woven or machine made, cotton/ polyester/ wool/ silk khadi bunting." Earlier machine made and polyester flags are not allowed to be used. The Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is being celebrated to commemorate 75 years of a progressive independent India. The 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign has been launched to encourage the citizens to hoist the national flag in their homes from August 13 to 15. The home secretary also enclosed with his letter the salient features of the Flag Code includi...