Vinay Kumar Saxena said, “This national flag is the world’s largest flag made of Khadi. Its length is 225 feet, width 150 feet and weight is 1400 kg. The flag covers an area of 37,500 square feet. In completing this flag, Took 49 days.” , Chairman, Khadi and Village Industries Commission in Leh.
On the 152nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor RK Mathur on Saturday inaugurated the largest ‘Tiranga’ made of Khadi cloth, weighing 1400 kg, in the Union Territory of Leh. It is the largest such national flag in the world.
Vinay Kumar Saxena said, “This national flag is the world’s largest flag made of Khadi. Its length is 225 feet, width 150 feet and weight is 1400 kg. The flag covers an area of 37,500 square feet. In completing this flag, Took 49 days.” , Chairman, Khadi and Village Industries Commission in Leh.
Speaking at the unveiling, RK Mathur, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh said, “Gandhi ji had said that our flag is a symbol of unity, humanity, and a sign accepted by all in the country. It is a symbol of greatness for the country. ..In the years to come, this flag (in Leh) will be a symbol of enthusiasm for our soldiers.”
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the unveiling is a ‘very proud moment for India’. He further wrote, “It is a moment of great pride for the flag of India that on the birth anniversary of Gandhiji, the world’s largest Khadi Tricolor was unveiled in Leh, Ladakh. I salute this sentiment which honors the memory of Bapu. Remembers, promotes and respects Indian artisans. Nation. Jai Hind, Jai Bharat!”
Indian Army troops carried a 1400 kg flag to the top of a hill 2000 feet above ground level in Leh, Ladakh. It took two hours for the soldiers to reach the top.
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