The Monumental National Flag, recognised as the world’s largest national flag made of Khadi fabric, was put to a grand public display along the India-Pakistan Border in Jaisalmer to celebrate “Army Day” on Saturday, January 15, 2022.
As per reports, the Monumental National Flag was displayed as planned at the Longewala which was the center stage of the historic battle between India and Pakistan in 1971.
This will be the fifth public display of the National Flag since its unveiling in Leh on October 2, 2021. It was, later on, displayed at Hindon Airbase on the occasion of Air Force Day on October 8, 2021, and at the Red Fort on October 21, 2021, that marked the completion of 100 crore coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations in India.
On December 4, 2021, the Monumental National Flag was displayed at the Naval Dockyard near Gateway of India in Mumbai to celebrate Navy Day.
The flag that symbolizes the collective spirit of Indian-ness and the heritage artisanal craft of Khadi, has been conceptualized and prepared by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) to celebrate 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav', the 75 years of Independence.
KVIC handed over the flag to the Defence forces for displaying the same at prominent places on historic occasions.
As per reports, the Monumental National Flag measures 225 feet long, 150 feet wide and weighs approximately 1400 kg. It took 49 days for 70 Khadi artisans to prepare this flag. Making of the Monumental National Flag has created nearly 3500 man hours of additional work for Khadi artisans and allied workers.
A whopping 4500 meters of hand-spun, hand-woven Khadi cotton bunting has been used in making the flag which covers the total area of 33, 750 square feet. The Ashok Chakra in the flag measures a diameter of 30 feet.
Sharing his thought along with the picture, Minister Narayan Rane took to Twitter, and said, "A fitting tribute to the service rendered to our great nation by our fearless & selfless warriors! The Monumental National Flag,which is world’s largest national flag made of Khadi, will be put to a grand public display at Longewala on India-Pakistan border to celebrate."
A fitting tribute to the service rendered to our great nation by our fearless & selfless warriors!The Monumental National Flag,which is world’s largest national flag made of Khadi, will be put to a grand public display at Longewala on India-Pakistan border to celebrate #ArmyDay pic.twitter.com/qaHgtplz29
— Narayan Rane (@MeNarayanRane) January 15, 2022
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