Independence Day celebration brings the whole nation together. It is the celebration of freedom from the British rule. Every year, various programs are held on this day. Well… without Indian flags, these celebrations are incomplete. In fact, lacs of Indian flags have been made and sold across the nation. Talking about the flags, cloth flags, paper flags and plastic flags are available in the market. But, this year, Ministry urges people not to use plastic flags. Know more.
This notice has been issued by Centre to maintain the honour of the flag. It represents hopes and aspirations of the people of India and hence should occupy a position of honour. It asked the states and the union territories to ensure strict compliance of the flag code.
Why is this order issued?
It is noticed that the national flag made of plastic is used in place of paper flags during events. Using plastic flags are not very friendly. These plastic flags are not biodegradable like paper flags and they do not get decomposed easily.
Know the rule related to National Honour
According to Section 2 of ‘The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971′ – Whoever in any public place or in any other place within public view burns, mutilates, defaces, defiles, disfigures, destroys, tramples upon or otherwise shows disrespect to or brings into contempt (whether by words, either spoken or written, or by acts) the Indian National Flag or any part thereof, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
National Advisory on national flags
The advisory said on important national, cultural and sports events, flags made of paper only. As per the provisions of the ‘Flag Code of India, 2002’, paper flags are not to be discarded or thrown on the ground after the event.
All the government bodies and governments were told to ensure strict compliance of the provisions contained in the ‘Flag Code of India, 2002’ and ‘The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971.
