Mumbai: Ahead of India's 77th Independence Day, the Union Home Ministry has called upon citizens to participate in the Har-Ghar Tiranga campaign from August 9th to 15th, 2024. This initiative aims to foster national unity and pride by encouraging every household to display the national tricolour, the Tiranga.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently highlighted the success of the Har-Ghar Tiranga campaign, which began in 2022 as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. He emphasized the campaign’s role in reinforcing the basic unity of every Indian and urged citizens to once again display their patriotism by hoisting the national flag at their homes, taking selfies with it, and uploading them to the Har-Ghar Tiranga website: (harghartiranga.com) (https://harghartiranga.com).

Campaign Details:

- Duration: August 13 to August 15, 2024

- Objective: To celebrate India’s independence by displaying the national flag at homes, offices, and institutions across the country.

- Participation: Citizens can participate by hoisting the Tiranga, taking a selfie with it, and uploading it on the official campaign website.

How to obtain the Har Ghar Tiranga 2024 certificate:

1. Visit the official [Har Ghar Tiranga website (https://harghartiranga.com).

2. Click on ‘Upload Selfie with Flag’ on the homepage.

3. Enter the required details and upload your selfie with the Tiranga.

Significance of the Indian Tricolour:

The journey of India’s national flag is a testament to the country's struggle for identity and independence. It began with various flags representing different freedom movements before the tricolour was officially adopted. Key milestones include:

- 1906: The first unofficial flag was hoisted in Kolkata.

- 1907: Madame Cama raised the Berlin Committee flag in Germany.

- 1917: The Home Rule movement flag was introduced.

- 1921: Mahatma Gandhi proposed a flag featuring a spinning wheel on a red, white, and green background.

- 1931: The Congress Committee officially adopted the tricolour with saffron, white, and green stripes, and a charkha (spinning wheel) in the centre.

- 1947: The current flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on July 22.

Meaning of the colours:

- Saffron: Represents courage and sacrifice.

- White: Stands for peace and truth.

- Green: Symbolizes fertility and auspiciousness.

- Ashoka Chakra: The 24-spoke wheel represents the eternal wheel of law and progress.