Har GharTiranga

Context:

The 4th edition of Har GharTiranga was conducted in 2025, timed with the 79th Independence Day, running from 2nd to 15th August. The campaign is part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, aiming to cultivate patriotism by encouraging every citizen to hoist the national flag at their home

Background & Launch

The Har GharTiranga (HGT) campaign was launched in 2022 under the umbrella of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) to mark 75 years of India’s independence.
It encourages citizens to hoist the National Flag (Tiranga) at their homes, workplaces, and institutions as a symbol of unity and patriotism.

Objectives & Significance

Instilling Patriotism: Promotes emotional connection with the national flag and fosters a sense of national pride.
Nationwide Participation: Aims to convert symbolic flag-hoisting into a mass movement, strengthening the unity-in-diversity ethos.
Awareness of National Symbols: Educates people about the history, significance, and protocols associated with the Tiranga.

2025 Edition (4^th Edition)

The 4th edition of Har GharTiranga was conducted in 2025, timed with the 79th Independence Day, running from 2nd to 15th August.
The campaign is part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, aiming to cultivate patriotism by encouraging every citizen to hoist the national flag at their homeDates: 9th–15th August 2024, in sync with Independence Day celebrations.
Activities: Tiranga Concerts, NukkadNataks (street plays), exhibitions showcasing the evolution of the Indian flag, and cultural programs across states.
Focus on digital participation through social media campaigns and virtual flag-hoisting initiatives.

Legal & Constitutional Aspects

Governed by the Flag Code of India, 2002, which allows citizens to hoist the national flag on any day, provided dignity and respect are maintained.
The 2022 amendment allowed flags made of polyester along with cotton, wool, silk, and khadi, and permitted 24x7 display.

Flag Code of India, 2002

Legal Framework

Governing Acts:
- Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 – penal provisions against insult or disrespect to the National Flag.
- Flag Code of India, 2002 – consolidated guidelines for display, usage, and hoisting of the National Flag.
The Flag Code serves as a comprehensive guide and is not a law in itself, but is binding in spirit through the 1971 Act.

Key Amendments

2021 Amendment:
- Allowed polyester and machine-made flags.
- Permitted materials: hand-spun and hand-woven or machine-made cotton, polyester, wool, silk, and khadi bunting.
2022 Amendment:
- Permitted day-and-night display of the National Flag when flown in the open or on the house of a member of the public.

Display and Usage Guidelines

Eligibility: Any member of the public, private organisation, or educational institution may hoist/display the flag on all days, ceremonial or otherwise, maintaining its dignity.
Shape & Proportion: Rectangular shape; length-to-height ratio of 3:2.
Position of Honour: Must be placed distinctly, in a superior and visible position compared to other objects or flags.
Condition: Must not be damaged, torn, dishevelled, or dirty.
Restrictions:
- Cannot be flown from the same masthead with another flag.
- Cannot be flown on vehicles except those of high dignitaries (President, Vice-President, PM, Governors, etc.).
- No other flag/bunting should be placed above, higher, or side-by-side with it.