A monumental national flag was dedicated to the Infantry School, Mhow, by president of the Flag Foundation of India, Naveen Jindal. lt Gen Gurdeep Singh, AVSM, Commandant, Infantry School and Jindal unfurled the 106 feet high Tricolour. The flag which is 20 feet wide and 30 feet in length will flutter throughout the year, day and night at the Infantry Museum, the Infantry School, Mhow with high voltage lighting falling on the flag at night.
Jindal interacted with lt Gen Gurdeep Singh, AVSM, the Commandant, Infantry School in his office. Thereafter, they proceeded to the Infantry Museum, where Jindal dedicated the flag to the Infantry School. The plaque to commemorate the occasion was unveiled followed by hoisting of the National flag jointly with the Commandant, the Infantry School while the National Anthem was played.
Speaking on the occasion Jindal said, “The Tiranga enshrines the very soul of our republic and the ideals of our Constitution. The national flag not only symbolises the essential values of life, but is also evocative of the tireless struggle of lakhs of people who sacrificed their lives for the country’s freedom. Today, with the largest youth populace in the world, India is in an enviable position. Hence, it is for the younger generation to keep this Tiranga flying high, keeping in mind the principles the flag stands for and steering our country on a growth trajectory.”
The Commandant thanked Jindal for being gracious to give the project to Infantry School and added that after a concerted effort, the location was chosen at the upcoming Infantry Museum which is in-fact at the heart of Mhow Town and can be viewed by the entire populace, He added that the Indian Army as always will do everything for our national integrity and to keep the national flag flying high. He thanked everyone present on the occasion.