Har Ghar Tiranga: Department of Posts sells over 1 crore national flags

India Post has sold more than 1 crore national flags within a short span of ten days, Ministry of Communications informed on Thursday.

"Department of Posts (DoP) with its omnipresent network of 1.5 lakh post offices, has taken the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' programme to every citizen of the country. Within a short span of 10 days, India Post has sold more than 1 crore national flags, through post offices as well as online, to citizens," the statement said.

These flags have been sold at a very economical price of Rs 25.


"For online sale, the Department has provided free doorstep delivery to any address across the country; more than 1.75 lakh flags have been purchased online by the citizens through the ePost Office facility. The postal department is selling the tricolour for Rs 25 a piece," the ministry said.

It said that that 4.2 lakh strong Postal employees enthusiastically propagated the message of "Har Ghar Tiranga" across the country.

"Through Prabhat Pheris, Bike Rally and Choupals sabhas, India Post has taken the message of "Har Ghar Tiranga" to every section of the society. Social Media tools like Twitter and Facebook have also been extensively used for spreading the message of the programme among digitally connected citizens," it said.

The sale of the National Flag through Post Offices is open till 15 August 2022.

"Citizens can walk in, to the nearest Post Offices or visit the e-post office (epostoffice.gov.in) and obtain their National Flag and become a part of the "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign. Citizens can also take a selfie with the Flag and upload it on www.harghartiranga.com and register their participation in the largest celebration of New India," it added.

The 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign is part of the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav,' which will be held from August 13 to 15 to commemorate India's 75th anniversary of independence.