Nation Gears Up for Har Ghar Tiranga: Celebration of Patriotism from August 9 to 15

The third edition of the "Har Ghar Tiranga" (HGT) campaign will be celebrated from August 9 to 15, 2024, as a part of this year's Independence Day celebration. Check details here

Independence Day 2024: Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, announced that the third edition of the "Har Ghar Tiranga" (HGT) campaign will take place from August 9 to 15, 2024, as part of the Independence Day celebrations. Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi, the Minister highlighted that the campaign aims to foster patriotism and national pride by encouraging every Indian to hoist the national flag, the Tiranga.

He urged citizens to display the Tiranga at their homes, take a selfie with it, and upload the image on harghartiranga.com. Speaking on the occasion, the minister stated that "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign launched under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in 2022 has grown into a people's movement, embraced by diverse segments of society across the country. In 2022, the national flag was hoisted at more than 23 crore homes and 6 crore people uploaded their selfies with the flag on harghartiranga.com . In 2023, over 10 crore selfies were uploaded under the HGT campaign.

The Minister further informed that all States and Union Territories are actively participating in the celebrations, ensuring the campaign's success. Key industry partners- e-commerce platforms, railways, civil aviation sectors, the Indian armed forces, and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) are also playing an active role in disseminating information and promoting the campaign.

Outreach Programs as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga Celebrations

• Tiranga Runs: To be organised in various cities across the country to promote patriotism
• Tiranga Concerts: Musical events featuring patriotic songs to celebrate our national heritage
• Street Plays (Nukkad Nataks): Performances in local communities to spread the message of unity and patriotism
• Painting Competitions: Engaging the youth and children in artistic expressions of their love for the nation
• Exhibitions on the Evolution of Tiranga: Showcasing the history and significance of the national flag
• Flash Mobs: Enthusiastic displays of national pride in public places.

Independence Day 2024: Tiranga Bike Rally

A major event in the campaign is a special Tiranga Bike Rally featuring Members of Parliament, scheduled for 8 AM on August 13 in Delhi. The rally will begin at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, and will conclude at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, passing through the iconic India Gate.

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