Guidelines on Proper Hoisting of the National Flag:
- When the National Flag is displayed horizontally on a wall, the saffron band should be positioned at the top. For vertical display, the saffron band should be to the right side of the flag when viewed by a person facing it.
- If the Tricolour is exhibited from a pole that projects lengthwise or in an inclined position, the saffron band should be at the far end of the staff.
Some Key Points to Remember:
1. The Indian National Flag represents the hopes and aspirations of the people of India. It is the symbol of our national pride and there is universal affection and respect for, and loyalty to, the National Flag. It occupies a unique and special place in the emotions and psyche of the people of India.
2. The hoisting/use/display of the Indian National Flag is governed by the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 and the Flag Code of India, 2002. Some of the salient features of the Flag Code of India, 2002 are listed below for the information of the public:
a) The Flag Code of India, 2002 was amended vide Order dated 30th December 2021 and a National Flag made of polyester or machine-made Flag has been allowed. Now, the National Flag shall be made of hand-spun and hand-woven or machine-made, cotton/polyester/wool/silk khadi bunting.
b) A member of a public, a private organization or an educational institution may hoist/display the National Flag on all days and occasions, ceremonial or otherwise, consistent with the dignity and honour of the National Flag.
c) The Flag Code of India, 2002 was amended vide Order dated 19th July 2022 and clause (xi) of paragraph 2.2 of Part-II of the Flag Code of India was replaced by the following clause:- (xi) “where the Flag is displayed in open or displayed on the house of a member of the public, it may be flown day and night.”
d) The National Flag shall be rectangular in shape. The Flag can be of any size but the ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3:2.
e) Whenever the National Flag is displayed, it should occupy the position of honour and should be distinctly placed.
f) A damaged or dishevelled Flag shall not be displayed.
g) The Flag should not be flown from a single masthead simultaneously with any other flag or flags.
h) The Flag should not be flown on any vehicle except the dignitaries mentioned in Section IX of Part III of the Flag Code, such as the President, Vice-President, Prime-Minister, Governors etc.
i) No other flag or bunting should be placed higher than or above or side by side with the National Flag.
j. The Tricolour should always be placed in a position of honour and respect. A damaged or untidy flag should never be displayed.
k). The flag must not be displayed in an inverted manner, with the saffron band at the bottom.
l). It is inappropriate to dip the national flag in salute to any individual or object.
m). No other flag should be placed above, higher than, or alongside the Tricolour.
n). Flowers, garlands or symbols are not permitted to be positioned on or above the flag-mast from where the flag is flying.
o). The national flag should not be used for decoration, as a festoon, rosette, or bunting.
p). Prevent the flag from touching the ground, floor, or water surface.
q). Simultaneous display with other flags is not permitted.
r). The Tricolour should not be a part of clothing or uniforms worn below the waist, nor should it be embroidered or printed on personal items.
Note:- For further details, the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 and the Flag Code of India, 2002 are available on the Ministry of Home Affairs website www.mha.gov.in.
Source: Ministry of Home Affairs, CNVC TV18
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