National Flag Day 2024:
India’s National Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the Indian national flag on 22nd July 1947, by the Constituent Assembly, a few days before the country attained Independence from the British on 15th August 1947.
- On 22nd July 1947, the Constituent Assembly of India, chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, adopted the National Flag.
- The National Flag symbolises national pride, unity, and the struggle for freedom, and is a tribute to the sacrifices of freedom fighters.
- Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru moved the Resolution, stating, “Resolved that the National Flag of India shall be horizontal tricolour of deep Saffron (Kesari), white and dark green in equal proportion.
- In the centre of the white band, there shall be a Wheel in navy blue to represent the Charkha.
- The design of the Wheel shall be that of the Wheel (Chakra) which appears on the abacus of the Sarnath Lion Capital of Asoka.
- The diameter of the Wheel shall approximate to the width of the white band.
- The ratio of the width to the length of the Flag shall ordinarily be 2:3.
- The assembly unanimously adopted the motion, marking the end of British rule and affirming India’s commitment to freedom and future prosperity.
