National Flag of India

The National Flag is also known as the ‘Tiranga’ because it has tri color.

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Key Facts 

• The National flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya in 1921.
• It was adopted in July 1947 by the constituent assembly. 
• Colours: Saffron(Top), White (Middle) and Green (Bottom)
• Saffron indicating strength and courage of the country.
• White indicates peace and truth. 
• Green shows fertility and growth.
• Chakra: The deep blue Ashoka Chakra embodies the collective aspirations of a nation. 
• Ratio: The ratio of the length to the width of the Indian national flag is 3:2
• Flag code of India : It is a set of laws, conventions and practices associated with the National Flag of India. It was introduced in 2002.
• Material Allowed:  As per the flag code of India 2002 (as amended in 2021) , the National Flag shall be made of handspun and handwoven or machine-made, cotton/polyester/wool/silk/khadi bunting. 
• As per the National Flag Code of India, the privilege of hosting the National Flag on motor cars is only permitted to the following persons: President, Vice-President, Governors and Lieutenant Governors, Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers of Union/States/UTs,  Minister of State, and Deputy Ministers of the Union/States/UTs, Heads of Indian Missions/Posts, Chief Minister, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Chairman of Legislative Councils in States, Speakers of the Legislative Assemblies in States and Union Territories, Deputy Chairman of Legislative Council in States, Deputy Speakers of Legislative Assemblies in States and Union Territories, Chief Justice of India(CJI), Judges of Supreme Court, Chief Justice of High Courts, Judges of High Courts.
• Article 51A (a): According to Article 51A (a), it shall be the duty of every Indian citizen to abide by the Indian Constitution and respect its ideals, institutions, National Flag and National Anthem.