The National Flag of India was accepted in its present form on July 22, 1947, during the Constituent Assembly meeting. On the same day, it was termed the national flag of the country. However, the flag code came into effect on January 26, 2002. It was neither a statutory provision nor a statute rule or regulation. It is believed and followed that the national flag should never be placed on the ground or upside down. 

On the one hand, where the President of the country unfurls the National flag on the occasion of Republic Day (January 26), the Prime Minister hoists the flag to celebrate Independence Day (August 15) in India. On May 29, 1953, the Indian flag was first hoisted on Mount Everest along with the Nepalese and Union Jack National Flag. 

National Flag Of India

Every year, on January 26, to commemorate Republic Day, the President of the country unfurls the Tricolour. Republic Day is celebrated as a national holiday as the Indian Constitution came into force on this special day in the year 1950. 

In 1930, Purna Swaraj, the declaration of India’s complete independence, was announced by the Indian National Congress.  

According to the facts, the first-ever Indian Flag was formulated and hoisted on August 7, 1906. It was hoisted in the Parsee Bagan Square, now called the Green Park in Calcutta. The second Indian Flag was hoisted in Paris in 1907 by Madame Bhikaji Cama. In the year 1917, the third Indian Flag was hoisted by Dr Annie Besant and Lokmanya Tilak. 

In 1921, an Indian Flag came into existence and was dyed in two colours representing the two communities – Hindu and Muslim. To represent other communities of the country, a white stripe was added as recommended by Mahatma Gandhi, along with a spinning wheel. It represented the growth and development of the nation. 

In 1931, a resolution was passed according to which India could have a tricolour national flag. So, the national flag of India incorporated three colours – saffron, white, and green – along with the spinning wheel in the middle. Later, on July 22, 1947, after India got independence and Purna Swaraj was established, the Indian flag was embraced by the Constituent Assembly with the three colours retained and an Ashoka Chakra placed in the middle. It ultimately became the National Flag of India. 

Interesting Facts About The National Flag Of India

Here are some of the facts about the national flag you might not know: 

  • Pingali Venkayya designed the national flag of India. He was a freedom fighter belonging to Andhra Pradesh, a state in India. 
  • According to India, the national flag should be made using Khadi – a hand-spun cotton/silk/wool Khadi cloth.
  • The Village Industries Commission and Khadi Development have the right to make the National Flag of the country. 
  • In Hindi, the National flag of India is called Tiranga. It has three colours and Ashoka Chakra in the middle. The meaning of the three colours of the Indian flag: 
  • Saffron represents courage and sacrifice.
  • White represents truth, purity, and peace. 
  • Green represents prosperity.
  • Ashoka Chakra represents the Laws of Dharma.
  • The Ashoka Chakra in the middle of the national flag is the depiction of Dharma. It consists of 24 spokes which are placed uniformly. It is navy blue in colour. 
  • The length and width ratio of the National Flag is 3:2. All three strips should be equal to one another in length and breadth. 
  • On July 22, 1947, the Indian flag was accepted as the national flag. It was just before India got independence from British rule. 
  • At the Indo-Pak Attari Border, the largest national flag was hoisted. It measures 24 metres in width, 110 metres in length, and 55 tons in weight. 
  • In April 1984, during the Indo-Soviet joint space flight, the National flag flew to space with Commander Rakesh Sharma. 
  • The first Indian woman to hoist the Indian flag on a foreign land was Bhikaji Rustom Cama in 1907. 

Conclusion 

The national flag of India was accepted in its present form on July 22 1947, during the Constituent Assembly meeting. On the same day, it was termed the national flag of the country. However, the flag code came into effect on January 26, 2002. 

Each of the three colours of the national flag represents a unique characteristic. Saffron represents sacrifice and courage, white represents peace, purity, and truth, and green represents prosperity. According to India, the national flag should be made using Khadi – a hand-spun cotton/silk/wool Khadi cloth.