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Independence Day 2024 Key facts about India’s national flag

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Design and Colors

The Indian flag features three horizontal stripes: green, white, and saffron. In the middle of the white stripe is a navy blue Ashoka Chakra.

 

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Historical Evolution

Adopted on July 22, 1947, the flag evolved from earlier designs used in the independence movement, initially featuring two colors and a spinning wheel.

 

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Ashoka Chakra

The 24-spoke Ashoka Chakra, named after the Lion Capital of Ashoka, represents the nation's unceasing progress and the everlasting wheel of law.

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Proportions

The Indian flag has a 2:3 ratio, with each horizontal band (saffron, white, green) covering one-third of the flag’s height, ensuring consistent appearance.

 

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Manufacturing and Usage

The flag, which is made of khadi fabric, represents independence. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) controls its manufacture and exhibition to ensure appropriate reverence.

 

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Flag Code of India

The Flag Code outlines guidelines for displaying, handling, and respecting the national flag, prohibiting its commercial use or as clothing, and ensuring national dignity.

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