In its initiative to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the country's Independence in a grand manner, the Delhi Government has planned ground events at 100 locations, a mega Tiranga concert, the participation of nearly 20 lakh children and procurement of 25 lakh flags.
Under the Government's ‘Har Haath Tiranga’ campaign, the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation Limited (DTTDC) will engage its empanelled agency to execute the event.
Sources said in accordance with the directions of the Ministry of Culture, the flags will be procured from Self Help Groups (SHGs), and other manufacturers and suppliers on the basis of the rates communicated by the Ministry.
Out of the 25 lakh flags that will be procured as part of the campaign, 20 lakh flags will be distributed to students of Delhi Government schools and private schools, while 2 lakh flags will be distributed to people of Delhi at around 100 locations where events will be held on Independence Day eve.
Three lakh flags will given to employees of Delhi Government and local bodies to observe the ‘Har Haath Tiranga’ campaign. Kejriwal had last week called upon the people to hold the Tricolour and sing the national anthem at their homes on Independence Day eve to usher in the 75th anniversary of India's Independence.
"The Government will also organise around 100 programmes wherein Indians will pledge together to make India the number one country of the world," he had said.