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PingaliVenkayya
Context:
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today paid tribute to Shri PingaliVenkayya ji on his birth anniversary, who is remembered for his role in giving us our proud Tricolour.
Background
- Born: 2 August 1876, Bhatlapenumarru, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh.
- Education: Studied geology in Colombo; learned Japanese, Urdu, Sanskrit.
Career and Early Activities
- Worked briefly as a railway guard; later pursued agricultural research.
- Served in British Boer War (1899–1902) – exposure to global politics increased nationalist spirit.
- Met Mahatma Gandhi in South Africa – lifelong association.
- Lecturer at Andhra National College; active in VandeMataram Movement & Home Rule Movement.
Contribution to National Flag
- Between 1918–1921, proposed a distinct flag at Indian National Congress sessions.
- March 1921, Vijayawada: Presented Swaraj Flag – saffron (Hindus) + green (Muslims).
- Later added white band (peace) and Charkha (self-reliance).
- 1931: Flag officially adopted by INC; became basis of present-day Tiranga.
Post-Independence Life
- Settled in Nellore; Advisor to Government of India’s Mineral Research Department.
- 1955: Authored The Mother of Diamonds on mineral resources.
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