Our National Flag
The Indian National Flag is the symbol of the land and people of India. Our National Flag is a
tricolour panel made up of three rectangular panels or sub-panels of equal widths. The colour
of the top panel is India saffron (kesaria) and that of the bottom is India green. The middle
panel is white, bearing at its centre the design of the Ashoka Chakra in navy blue colour with
24 equally spaced spokes. The Ashoka Chakra is visible on both sides of the Flag in the centre
of the white panel. The Flag is rectangular in shape with the ratio of the length to the height
(width) being 3:2.
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan explained about the National Flag in the Constituent Assembly
which adopted it, "Bhagwa or the saffron colour denotes renunciation or disinterestedness.
The white in the centre is light, the path of truth to guide our conduct. The green shows our
relation to the soil, our relation to the plant life here on which all other life depends. The
Ashoka Wheel is the wheel of the law of dharma. Truth or satya, dharma or virtue ought to be
the controlling principles of those who work under this flag. Again, the wheel denotes motion.
There is life in movement. India must move and go forward."
If done properly, there is no restriction on the display of the National Flag by common
people, private organizations or educational institutions. Consistent with the dignity and
honour of the Flag as detailed in the Flag Code of India, anyone may hoist/display the National
Flag on all days and occasions, ceremonial or otherwise.
Where the practice is to fly the Flag on any public building, it must be flown on the
building on all days including Sundays and holidays and, except as provided in the Code, it
shall be flown from sunrise to sunset irrespective of weather conditions. The Flag may be
flown on such a building at night also but this should be only on very special occasions.
The Flag must not be used as a drapery in any from except in State /Military/Central
Paramilitary Forces funerals. In such cases also the Flag must not be lowered into the grave or
burnt in the pyre. The Flag must not be draped our the hood, top , sides or back of vehicle,
train or boat. It must not be used or stored in such manner as may damage or soil it. When the
Flag is in a damaged or soiled condition, it must not be cast aside or disrespectfully disposed of
but be destroyed as a whole in private, preferably by burning. The Flag must not be used as a
covering for a building. Although the Flag can be used as a costume or uniform. It should not
be used as undergarments or below the waist. It must not be embroidered or printed upon
cushions, napkins, etc. Lettering of any kind must not be put upon the Flag. It must not be used
in any form of advertisement. Showing disrespect or insult to the National Flag is a punishable
offence.
The National Flag must not be flown from a single masthead simultaneously with any
other Flag. There must be separate mastheads for different flags. When a foreign dignitary
travels in a car provided by government , the National Flag is flown on the right side of car
and the flag of the foreign countries on the left side of the car.
In the event of the death of the President, the Vice-President or the Prime Minister, the
National Flag is half-masted throughout the country.
Over the last five decades, several people including members of the armed forces have
laid down their lives to keep the tricolour flying in its full glory. We must salute and cherish our
National Flag.
tricolour panel made up of three rectangular panels or sub-panels of equal widths. The colour
of the top panel is India saffron (kesaria) and that of the bottom is India green. The middle
panel is white, bearing at its centre the design of the Ashoka Chakra in navy blue colour with
24 equally spaced spokes. The Ashoka Chakra is visible on both sides of the Flag in the centre
of the white panel. The Flag is rectangular in shape with the ratio of the length to the height
(width) being 3:2.
which adopted it, "Bhagwa or the saffron colour denotes renunciation or disinterestedness.
The white in the centre is light, the path of truth to guide our conduct. The green shows our
relation to the soil, our relation to the plant life here on which all other life depends. The
Ashoka Wheel is the wheel of the law of dharma. Truth or satya, dharma or virtue ought to be
the controlling principles of those who work under this flag. Again, the wheel denotes motion.
There is life in movement. India must move and go forward."
If done properly, there is no restriction on the display of the National Flag by common
people, private organizations or educational institutions. Consistent with the dignity and
honour of the Flag as detailed in the Flag Code of India, anyone may hoist/display the National
Flag on all days and occasions, ceremonial or otherwise.
Where the practice is to fly the Flag on any public building, it must be flown on the
building on all days including Sundays and holidays and, except as provided in the Code, it
shall be flown from sunrise to sunset irrespective of weather conditions. The Flag may be
flown on such a building at night also but this should be only on very special occasions.
The Flag must not be used as a drapery in any from except in State /Military/Central
Paramilitary Forces funerals. In such cases also the Flag must not be lowered into the grave or
burnt in the pyre. The Flag must not be draped our the hood, top , sides or back of vehicle,
train or boat. It must not be used or stored in such manner as may damage or soil it. When the
Flag is in a damaged or soiled condition, it must not be cast aside or disrespectfully disposed of
but be destroyed as a whole in private, preferably by burning. The Flag must not be used as a
covering for a building. Although the Flag can be used as a costume or uniform. It should not
be used as undergarments or below the waist. It must not be embroidered or printed upon
cushions, napkins, etc. Lettering of any kind must not be put upon the Flag. It must not be used
in any form of advertisement. Showing disrespect or insult to the National Flag is a punishable
offence.
The National Flag must not be flown from a single masthead simultaneously with any
other Flag. There must be separate mastheads for different flags. When a foreign dignitary
travels in a car provided by government , the National Flag is flown on the right side of car
and the flag of the foreign countries on the left side of the car.
In the event of the death of the President, the Vice-President or the Prime Minister, the
National Flag is half-masted throughout the country.
Over the last five decades, several people including members of the armed forces have
laid down their lives to keep the tricolour flying in its full glory. We must salute and cherish our
National Flag.
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