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How to avoid incorrect display of the National Flag

How to avoid incorrect display of the National Flag
Madhuri Adnal
As India gears up to celebrate its 75th Independence Day, the government of India has launched a new initiative, "Har Ghar Tiranga".
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to Indians to participate in the campaign by displaying the national flag in every home from August 13 to August 15, 2022.
There are things to keep in mind to avoid incorrect display of the National Flag. Read on to find out
The national flag shall not be displayed in an inverted manner; i.e.; the saffron band should not be the bottom band.
A damaged or disheveled national flag shall not be displayed. The national flag shall not be dipped in salute to any person or thing.
No other flag or bunting shall be placed higher than or above or side by side with the National Flag; nor shall any object including flowers or garlands, or emblem be placed on or above the flagmast from which the National Flag is flown.
The national flag shall not be used as a festoon, rosette, bunting, or in any other manner for decoration.
The national flag shall not be allowed to touch the ground or the floor or trail in the water.
The national flag shall not be displayed or fastened in any manner as may damage it.
It should not be flown from a single masthead (top part of a flagpole) simultaneously with any other flag or flags.
It shall not be used to cover a speaker’s desk, nor shall it be draped over a speaker’s platform.
It shall not be used as a portion of costume or uniform or accessory of any description which is worn below the waist of any person nor shall it be embroidered or printed on cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, undergarments or any dress material.