Har Ghar Tiranga: Understanding the Campaign and Taking Part Respectfully
The story of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign that began in 2022, why it became a people's movement, and a simple guide to participating the right way.
How the campaign began
Har Ghar Tiranga, meaning a Tiranga in every home, was launched by the Government of India in 2022 as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the celebration of 75 years of India's independence. Citizens were invited to hoist or display the national flag at their homes from 13 to 15 August 2022. The aim was to deepen people's personal connection with the flag. For many people the flag had been something seen mostly at government buildings and schools, and the campaign encouraged them to bring it home.
A people's movement
The response was very large. Families in cities and villages, housing societies, shopkeepers, students and members of the Indian diaspora took part. To make participation easier, the Flag Code had been amended in December 2021 to allow polyester and machine-made flags, and in July 2022 to allow the flag to fly day and night when displayed in the open or on the home of a member of the public. Post offices and other outlets sold flags, and self-help groups produced flags locally.
Continuing every year
The campaign has been continued in the years after 2022 around Independence Day, typically with citizens encouraged to display the flag at home in the days leading up to 15 August and to share photographs on the official campaign website. Dates and activities can change each year, so check official government announcements for the current year's details.
How to take part
Get a good quality flag of cloth or paper; avoid plastic. Choose a visible, honourable place such as the front of your house, a balcony or a rooftop flagstaff. Make sure the saffron band is at the top. Fix it securely so it does not fall, drag or touch the ground. If you are part of a housing society, coordinate so that flags are displayed uniformly and safely. Many families also take a photograph with the flag and share it on the campaign portal or social media.
Respect after the celebration
The campaign's spirit includes caring for the flag after the celebration. If you plan to take the flag down, fold it neatly and store it for the next occasion. If it is damaged or faded, dispose of it privately and with dignity, as explained in our disposal guide. Do not leave flags hanging torn on balconies for months or lying on the floor.
Ideas for families and schools
Use the campaign as an opportunity to learn. Read about Pingali Venkayya, discuss the meaning of the colours with children, or invite an elder in the family to share their memories of national days. Schools can organise drawing competitions, quizzes on the history of the flag and essay writing on what the Tiranga means to each student. Small activities like these make the campaign more than a photo opportunity; they make it a lesson in citizenship.
This article is intended for general educational purposes. For official or legal purposes, please refer to the current Flag Code of India and notifications published by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Spotted an error? Write to info@tirangaourpride.online.